Central Merchandiser (Finance)

THE ROLE

This role acts as a bridge between Finance and our commercial buying and merch teams, seeing the total picture and working with the HOMs to secure best outcomes.

Working with BMD, Finance and Technology to ensure data disciplines are maintained and fit for purpose.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Supports the Head of BMD Finance in delivering company strategy

The "Expert" user of Markdown Edge, creating scenarios to support decision making for the Commercial Director

Accurately rolls up the MD submitted by each divisional HoM, providing comparisons to plan and potential profit implications.

Keep the business aware of annualising promotional activity, weather, events and associated implications

KPI Tracking - work in conjunction with BMD to ensure we are delivering KPIs and our key Merchandising Strategies

Option Planning - Track whether we are hitting option/ ROS targets and present to HOMs, opportunities and risks

Ensure that infrastructure allows for required commercial analysis - e.g. UDAs are appropriate for the season Develop and maintain hierarchy rules and bandings, driving consistency across the business

Provide business wide regular and ad hoc BMD analysis

Develop Analysis to support company strategy and identify improvements

Manages BMD teams to deliver on going housekeeping of data

WHO YOU ARE

Has excellent team working skills, supporting BMD to deliver requirements

Demonstrates strong communication skills; able to communicate effectively with all levels of the business inclusive of senior management team

Able to display a confident and professional style, taking appropriate action to influence the achievement of business goals

Is methodical and analytical in approach, appreciating the need for accuracy and attention to detail

Expert Excel skills

PC literate - Word, Powerpoint, Outlook

Resilient and Adaptable

Excellent time management

Desirable Skills

Understanding of IT Constraints

Presentation skills

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year

Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers

Private pension scheme

Profit related bonus scheme

Option to join our Healthcare Private Medical Scheme

Virtual GP access for you and your children - it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you

All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one

Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.

Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave (eligible after 2 years service)

Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans

Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme

We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust