Job Title: Senior Commercial Finance Manager
Location: Solihull; a flexible hybrid working model which supports you as well as enabling you to work collaboratively with your colleagues
Hours: Full time, Permanent
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A bit about us:
At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we are proud to be part of a global banking group. Our mission is simple: to provide straightforward consumer finance solutions that empower customers to make responsible financial decisions. We partner with some of the UK’s most well-known retailers and brands to help their customers finance purchases in a responsible way.
The Role:
This role will be critical in demonstrating role model leadership and management skills, developing members of the Commercial Finance team and work cross-functionally in Finance. You will Act as a senior finance business partner to key stakeholders, to work closely and take the lead when necessary to drive and support the Strategic Partner business line. This role will entail you supporting the Head of Commercial Finance on ad-hoc requests from the CFO on new initiatives and transformation projects within the department and wider business, as well as owning the financial modelling of new business proposals and present back to the management board.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain relationships with both internal departments and external partners, to understand key deliverables from both a BAU and strategic perspective. Provide support and guidance through business and governance processes to ensure the best outcome in all instances as viewed by the Management Board.
- Line management of other members of Commercial Finance team where necessary, in line with the reporting structure and supporting the development for the Finance analysts in the wider Commercial Finance team.
- Act as a conduit between members of Commercial and to lead quarterly pricing process and monthly P&L reviews. Take responsibility for the delivery of the joint strategic initiatives across Finance and the wider business lines.
- Engage with the Data and Insight teams to facilitate the production of appropriate dashboards / data feeds with clearly articulated variances to the P&L and business case assumptions, outlining the overall longer term impacts and proposing next steps.
- Work closely with the wider Finance teams to ensure appropriate engagement and understanding of strategic deliverables and timescales. Ensure there is support from the wider Finance team in prioritising to meet the strategic deliverables in the timescales required and mitigating risks to the business line.
- Highlight and challenge change implementation where necessary, supported by reasoned and logical arguments and assessing costs, risks and benefits.
Skills & Attributes:
- Achieved / Working towards recognised Accountancy Qualification
- Extensive experience in Financial Analysis and Financial Modelling
- Knowledge of excel and associated systems
- Good presentation skills and ability to influence
- Ability to challenged current procedures and make recommendations
- Pricing Experience
- Ability to liaise and work with all internal and external stakeholders
What’s in it for you?
Joining BNP Paribas Personal Finance means becoming part of a Top Employer UK dedicated to making a difference to the lives of our customers. Along with a fulfilling career, you'll be able to enjoy a benefits package which you can tailor to your lifestyle and needs, with key highlights including;
- Competitive salary and a contributory pension scheme
- Access to our Health Cash Plan Scheme
- A multi-award-winning flexible benefits platform offering life insurance, private medical insurance, or lifestyle benefits that include discounts on dining, cinema, and days out
- The opportunity to buy and sell holidays, giving you even more control over your work-life balance
Could this be you?
Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do – whether for our colleagues, customers, partners, or the community. We live by our values: We’re positive, we’re brave, and we own it. We believe a positive attitude and a passion for making things happen matter most. Don’t let confidence hold you back – there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we want to hear from you! Whether you're considering a career change or exploring a sector jump, we welcome applicants with transferable skills.
Apply now to express your interest and discover how you can make a meaningful contribution to our dynamic team.
To learn more about careers at BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK, visit our website: https://www.bnpparibas-pf.co.uk/careers.
Equal Opportunities Disclaimer
BNP Paribas Personal Finance promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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