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Strategic Finance Partner
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Location
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Mary St, Dublin, Ireland
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Salary
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Unspecified
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Posted
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31 Mar 2021
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Closes
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19 Apr 2021
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Ref
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70910BR
The Strategic Finance Partner is a key role
within the financial business partnering team. The role focuses on supporting
key strategic initiatives in the business, with a key focus on supporting large
scale programmes such as Primark Cares, in addition to being agile in providing
financial support across other key strategic and operational areas of the
business such as brand, marketing and associated investments.
Some Key Focus Areas:
Property & New Markets
Provide lead
financial analysis on all property investments undertaken by the company;
new stores, extensions, refits, freehold, leasehold etc. Help drive
property agenda by pro-active financial appraisal allowing more active
portfolio management Financial
advisory on any corporate finance activity undertaken by the company. New markets
evaluation, recommendation and prioritisation/entry
Business Strategy & Planning
Lead
financial partnering relationship with strategy & transformation team Financial
owner of key strategic business cases in Primark Lead
financial representative on strategic reviews undertaken by the company,
for example market or department reviews Longer term
– financial ownership on some of the company’s main strategic programmes
and the roll of these initiatives into a coherent, long-term plan.
Operational & Tactical Activities
Drives
insights to drive better performance in the business and exceed targets; e.g.
sales and labour management, opex costs, absorption margin, operational
and tactical initiatives etc. Drives
analysis and partner with stakeholders to understand the what ifs to
improve business performance. Market and
competitor analysis and positioning Overall
owners of cost programmes and lead in specific areas.
What the role involves:
Act as a
lead partner for some of the key strategic areas of the business. Play a
leadership role in supporting Primark Cares as a strategic initiative in
the business, working closely with the programme leadership and wider
group in developing and delivering the business case. Provide
financial support on strategic and operational decisions being considered
by the company; for example marketing and brand investment and associated
returns. Bring new
ideas to the business partnering team and to the business, solving issues
and shaping financial and business strategy Focus on
head-up, forward looking activities to help maximise opportunity to create
value Partner with
a range of business stakeholders to formulate and manage delivery of
plans. Specific
initial focus on Primark Cares, Brand & Marketing and associated
areas/stakeholders. Influence
key stakeholders and customers to achieve desired financial outcomes Work
collaboratively to construct compelling pieces of analysis, outlining
issues, opportunities and solutions overseeing development & ensuring
output is insightful & actionable Collaborate
with various stakeholders within Finance, Primark and externally to
deliver results
What we're looking for:
Likely to be
a qualified accountant and/or MBA with 5+ years progressive experience
working in a strategic or finance, commercially focused role, in a
consulting practice or industry. High level
of commercial and financial acumen with the ability to formulate and
clearly communicate analysis, insight and recommendations for future
strategies Has worked
in a fast-paced finance team, preferable in retail/FMCG Action
orientated with the ability to identify and drive opportunities for
growth, working cross functionally, not just identifying a problem or
solution but making the change Strong work
ethic and very comfortable working in an ‘unstructured’, consultative
setting, with a focus on value creation Proven
ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders within a strategic,
commercial context. Ability to
partner with the business in the development of strategy and delivery of
results. Strong
communication skills. Ability to structure and present a compelling story.
Strong
commercial and financial acumen with the ability to quickly assimilate
information, assess options and communicate these clearly. Strong
organisational, planning and delegation skills and ability to manage
deliverables within deadlines.
For further information, and to apply,
please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
