Finance Manager - Distribution & Installations

We are hiring! We are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to partner the Distribution and Installations functions. The successful candidate will take ownership of costs, relationships, month-end activities, and budgeting relating to HDC/SDC/MCFC & Installations.

Working pattern: Tuesday on-site in Watford & Thursday on-site in Northampton. The rest of the week is WFH.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business partner to the Distribution & Installation teams, providing financial analysis, support, and challenge.
2. Ownership of costs and month-end activities relating to HDC/SDC/MCFC & Installations. Support non-3rd party Wincanton & Ascensos costs when required.
3. Ownership of budgeting/forecasting relating to HDC/SDC/MCFC & Installations.
4. Proactively work with Business Partners to improve knowledge, drive operational efficiency, and increase profitability.
5. Provide insightful reporting to shape and deliver business strategies.
6. Complete weekly flash reporting to ensure timely actions.
7. Drive a cost-conscious and lean culture, providing ad-hoc analysis and insights to improve bottom-line profit.
8. Manage and develop one financial analyst.

What are we looking for:

1. Recognised accountancy qualifications (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
2. Broad finance experience, preferably in Retail / FMCG.
3. Ability to challenge, engage, and influence stakeholders.
4. Strong relationship-building skills with key stakeholders and non-Finance teams.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Experience working to tight deadlines.
7. Proven financial controls implementation experience.
8. Understanding of Distribution.
9. High attention to detail and data accuracy.
10. Proficiency in Excel.

What can we offer you:

Supportive learning and development opportunities, with career growth prospects. Benefits include:

• Competitive bonus
• Private medical healthcare
• Save-as-you-earn scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Colleague discount
• Savings and cashback at retailers, gym discounts, cycle to work scheme

Our wellbeing strategy offers health and support benefits, including Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, parental, menopause, and fertility support.

We promote flexible working, combining remote and office work.

About Us:

Wickes is a multi-channel home improvement retailer with over 50 years in industry, generating over £1.6bn revenue across 230 stores with 8,000+ colleagues. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and fun culture where everyone can thrive.

Interested? Please contact us here for adjustments during the application process. Note: This link is for reasonable adjustments only; general enquiries or CV submissions cannot be processed via this form.