A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified finance professional to join a fast-paced, international retail business with multi-billion-pound turnover operations.Working closely with the UK Head of Reporting and Financial Analysis, you will play a key role in overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis across multiple Head Office functions. This is a highly visible position offering exposure to senior stakeholders, strategic projects, acquisitions, and business integration activity.You will take ownership of the financial performance for your designated departments, ensuring accurate reporting, providing commercial insight, and supporting decision-making across the wider business.This role also includes line management responsibility for a Commercial Accountant, alongside close collaboration with the wider finance team.Key ResponsibilitiesFull ownership of overhead costs across designated departmentsPreparation and posting of monthly prepayments and accrualsProduction of management reporting and variance analysis against budget and forecastBusiness partnering with operational departments, providing financial support and insightOwnership of quarterly budgets and forecasts for specific cost centresPresentation of monthly finance reports to senior finance leadershipSupport with statutory and group audit requirementsInvolvement in strategic finance projects and process improvementsAssisting with acquisitions and integration of new ..... full job details .....