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Commercial Finance Manager - George & GM OptimisationJoin to apply for theCommercial Finance Manager - George & GM Optimisationrole atGeorge at Asda Commercial Finance Manager - George & GM Optimisation2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theCommercial Finance Manager - George & GM Optimisationrole atGeorge at Asda Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job TitleCommercial Finance Manager - George & GM Optimisation Job TitleCommercial Finance Manager - George & GM OptimisationLocationGeorge HouseEmployment TypeFull timeContract TypePermanentHours Per Week37.5SalaryCompetitive salary plus benefitsCategoryFinancial Planning and AnalysisClosing Date22 August 2025Do you want to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with the opportunity to work in a truly commercial role at the forefront of driving decision making?You will support strategic decisions within our transformation program that underpins our three-year plan. These projects include investments in store layout and kit, the commercial review of Asda Living (a non-food retail park format), supplier partnerships and end to end costing, and pricing optimisation, among other new initiatives to deliver sustainable growth.You will play a key support role in the investment approval process, by liaising and challenging teams to produce high quality business cases that maximise commercial performance and support the approval governance at the exec level, providing exposure to senior board members.You will be responsible for understanding and driving commercial performance improvements, stimulating strategic decision making, driving financial discipline and accountability.Your RoleDrive the non-food transformation agenda – work with the business to identify opportunities to increase efficiency and cost savings, ultimately tracking and driving the delivery. Be an integral part of the project teams to develop a fast, responsive, and cost-effective operating model. Financially model and assess proposed capital investments (e.g., tech, infrastructure). Identify and recommend opportunities to reduce costs and increase the visibility of spend on the supply chain such as product costs, freight and retail operations. Analyse and enhance commercial tools to model the impact of exchange rate fluctuations, provide accurate financial forecasts and support financial planning. Provide trading and sourcing functions with Margin Building Blocks for their seasonal plans to ensure external economic factors (Ex. rates, labour rates, wage inflation etc.) are incorporated within the buying team's strategy. Analyse and propose opportunities to increase working capital. Deliver analytics at supplier level and identify margin opportunities. Provide net profitability insight.About YouThe role would suit a qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or CIMA background interested in working in retail. Trading finance have experience in commercial finance with confidence to set the agenda. An inquisitive mind with a desire to understand how things work and connect together. A growth mindset to invest in the development opportunities available both technically and personally. Ability to build and maintain exceptional customer relationships Pro-active with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders Strong analytical and communication skills Ability to operate within a broader customer leadership teamEverything you'll loveTo ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.You Will Also Get An Excellent Benefits Package IncludingDiscretionary company bonus Company pension up to 7% matched Company Car allowance of £5,700 15% colleague discount in store and online Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas. Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves"Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Finance and Sales Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at George at Asda by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Commercial Finance Manager” roles.Kettering, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Rugby, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom £85,000.00-£100,000.00 3 weeks ago Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom £60,000.00-£70,000.00 3 weeks ago Kettering, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Northampton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Northampton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (12 month contract)Kettering, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Northampton, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Group Financial Controller - Allen Motor GroupNorthampton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Interim Financial Controller – Post-Exit Integration & GrowthNorthamptonshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Leicester Site Finance Manager/Business PartnerFinance Business Partner (IFRS15 Experience Required)Kettering, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Finance Business Partner - Advisory (12 month FTC)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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