Finance Manager - Payments

On-site in Leicester·Added today (last checked 13 Nov)

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Leicester
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 29 November

Skills

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Relevant Experience: Proven experience at Finance Manager level, ideally within a payments, e-commerce or global retail environment.
People Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage, coach and delegate effectively within a small team.
Analytical Mindset: Strong ability to interrogate complex financial data, simplify findings and present actionable insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
Technical Tools: Experience using Databricks and Power BI is highly desirable to support data manipulation and dashboard reporting.
Adaptability: The confidence to manage competing priorities calmly and make assured decisions in a busy, evolving retail landscape.
Commercial Drive: A self-starter with strong initiative, clear communication skills and the ability to influence both internal teams and external partners.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
Company performance based bonus
Sharesave scheme
On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Early VIP access to sale stock
Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
Free on-site parking
Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

The role

Our international online business is growing rapidly across more than 80 websites. To support this expansion, we are looking for an analytical, commercially minded Finance Manager to lead our dedicated payments team.

Sitting within our Finance department, you will be at the forefront of our global payment strategy. You will lead a focused team of two professionals, working closely with internal stakeholders and third-party providers to ensure our international and retail payment options are seamless, optimised and cost-effective. At NEXT, everyone is encouraged to take decisions and push boundaries. If you enjoy solving complex commercial challenges and shaping how millions of customers pay across the globe, this is an ideal opportunity to make a tangible impact.

What you'll do

Payment Optimisation: Take ownership of improving transaction success rates globally, proactively identifying and resolving payment acceptance issues.
Cost Analysis and Reporting: Conduct detailed analysis and reporting on payment costs across all countries and payment methods to drive profitability and efficiency.
Strategic Expansion: Research, evaluate and recommend new, localised payment options across our 86 international websites, alongside our UK and Ireland stores.
Launch Evaluation: Provide clear commercial analysis and reporting to key stakeholders on the adoption, performance and financial impact of new payment methods.
Relationship Management: Partner with third-party payment providers to secure favourable commercial terms, resolve operational issues and maintain high performance.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor and develop a team of two professionals, fostering an open, honest and high-performing working environment.

About Next

Industry: Retail

In their own words

About the company & team

You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we've gone global!

Additional information

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

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