About This Role
This role places you at the financial helm of a fast-moving consumer electronics retail and marketing operation. Rather than a traditional back-office accounting position, you will be expected to drive strategic decisions around store profitability, inventory management, and seasonal cash flow. It is ideal for a finance professional who thrives on operational collaboration and wants to influence commercial outcomes, not just report them.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The emphasis on store-level profitability analysis and inventory valuation suggests the employer is seeking someone with deep retail or FMCG finance experience, not just general ledger skills. The need to partner with procurement and lead monthly forecasting indicates they value a hands-on financial operator who can translate data into actionable business insights, rather than a purely compliance-focused accountant.
How to Approach This Application
In your application, lead with concrete examples of how your financial analysis directly improved retail margins or optimized inventory turnover in a previous role. Emphasize your experience with cash flow management for seasonal demand spikes, as this is clearly a pain point. Prepare to discuss specific methods you have used to enhance vendor terms or reduce shrinkage, as these operational partnerships are central to the role.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a finance manager with 5–8 years of experience in retail, FMCG, or import-heavy sectors who enjoys cross-functional problem-solving. Given the seniority and the strategic nature of the role, competition will be moderate but focused on candidates who can demonstrate tangible commercial impact.
Job Overview
Clear Voice Training One Member Plc is seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, operational oversight, and compliance. The successful candidate will provide in-depth analysis of profitability, lead budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensure strong financial governance across retail and marketing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Analysis
- Provide detailed analysis on store-level profitability.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting for retail operations and marketing departments.
- Operational Oversight
- Manage cash flow, ensuring liquidity for inventory procurement and seasonal marketing pushes.
- Oversee inventory valuation and loss prevention audits.
- Partner with the procurement team to negotiate vendor terms and manage trade spend.
- Reporting and Compliance
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
- Ensure tax compliance and timely filing of obligations.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or Masters in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5+ years in a finance role.
- At least 2 years of specific experience in retail and marketing business.
Skills
- Technical Proficiency:
- Strong Excel skills (advanced formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling).
- Proficiency in accounting and financial management software.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Leadership: Capable of guiding teams through budgeting, forecasting, and compliance processes.
- Communication: Strong ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Skilled at identifying risks and implementing solutions to optimize profitability.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
How To Apply
Application Instructions
Interested and qualified applicants fulfilling the above criteria are invited to send their CV, application letter, and copies of relevant documents. Please clearly state the position “Finance Manager” in the subject line and send to: Email: [email protected]
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