Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsPlay a pivotal role in driving financial efficiency and growthPartner with senior leaders and directly influence key financial decisionsAbout Our ClientThe client is a rapidly expanding company in the retail sector, known for its innovative approach and strong market presence. They maintain a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture, balancing growth with a commitment to retaining their unique, community-focused atmosphere.Job DescriptionProvide business partner support to the Property team on a day-to-day basis, including developing financial models that assist with decision making and drive cost efficiencies.Responsible for developing the annual capex budget alongside the Property team, including supporting with financials and reforecasting.Assist with the development of new operational processes to ensure a rigorous ongoing review of capex costs, that are also compliant with relevant accounting standards.Develop an awareness of the end-to-end Property process and use this knowledge to challenge existing assumptions and spot opportunities.Proactively apply new site build learnings to subsequent SAR budget process to drive accuracy, challenge and improve the investment appraisal process.Ensure that ongoing build projects and associated budgets are sufficiently reviewed and tracked, and that completed projects are closed off and capitalised in a timely manner.With assistance from the Financial Accountant, review monthly actual expenditures vs budget to identify and challenge overspend in a timely manner.Review and assist on contracts/contract reviews, ensuring the correct accounting policy is applied.Support the Finance Director in review and challenge of property related pre-opening costs and capex maintenance costs, assisting with implementing policies and reporting that will drive cost efficiencies and clarity on spend.Support the property team in identifying cost saving opportunities through review of subcontractor costs and quotesThe Successful ApplicantQualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).Excellent commercial awareness.Experience in property business, or other retail or hospitality experience preferable.Management experience preferable.Strong all round management accounting experience.Exposure to service charges and property related accounting and finance.Excellent interpersonal skills and able to partner with the Property Director, CFO as well as 3rd party contractors and suppliers.Huge levels of personal drive and curiosity to pull insight and drive change from a finance perspectiveWhat's on OfferThe candidate will enjoy a collaborative and vibrant work environment with competitive perks, including performance bonus, share scheme, employee discount, and unique company events.ContactRichard FarmerQuote job refJN-082024-6519494Phone number+44 117 927 1600Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorCommercial & AnalysisSectorRetailLocationInternationalContract typePermanentConsultant nameRichard FarmerConsultant phone+44 117 927 1600Job referenceJN-082024-6519494
