Interim Head of Finance

The key responsibilities in this role:

• Operate as a true business partner to Merchandising Director and the Group Supply Chain Director with effective engagement and communication
• Commercial and financial insight, input and challenge into all Stock and Logistics initiatives and investments to ensure value creation and appropriate due diligence and controls
• Responsibility for overall financial management of Stock and Group Logistics
• Work with internal and 3rd party logistics contacts to report performance for both the High St and Travel divisions, tracking against KPIs and identifying opportunities for further efficiencies
• Support the Merchandising Director in managing stock levels, identifying problem stock and ensuring appropriate clearance plans and provisions are in place
• Balance sheet responsibility, including inventory valuation, ensuring everything is complete and accurate
• Provide analysis, insight and informative reporting as required by the High Street Finance Director to support and influence business decisions
• Liaise with external auditors as required
• Financial support in strategic transformation projects as required
• Manage a direct report supporting their development and learning