Commercial Finance Manager - Investment Appraisal
Asda is looking to expand its convenience portfolio at pace and deliver multiple projects to optimise our estate and so it is a time of exciting change
You will lead the evaluation of strategic investments, providing clear, data driven financial analysis and insight to support business cases, capital investments and long term planning. It is a high impact role suited to someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with analytics and business partnering
Your Role
You will be responsible for developing investment appraisals and working closely with the business to influence decision making to drive growth and cash generation.
You will manage the financial modelling for a wide range of initiatives including; Asda livings remodels, Supermarket conversions, large store extensions, new convenience stores, long term redevelopments and car park space optimisation.
The main responsibilities include
Develop and deliver the 5 year growth plan for convenience new store openings and estate optimisation
Own reporting and forecast of performance vs plan
Lead financial evaluation of property related investments – site acquisitions, lease negotiations, capital projects, long term redevelopments, expansions
Lead the end to end appraisal including financial modelling, scenario planning and risk assessment
Develop and maintain robust financial models – standardised and automated where possible, including ongoing assessment of the returns framework aligned to business priorities
Partner with senior stakeholders to develop business cases and board papers
Provide challenge and insight to ensure investments are strategically aligned and deliver long term value
Present recommendations to senior stakeholders and investment committees
Collaborative working across finance and the wider business to enhance appraisal models
Post launch review of investments
Let's find out about you?
The role requires a qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or CIMA background
Experience in investment appraisals
Strong analytical skills are essential, with experience of using large data sets
An inquisitive mind with a desire to understand how things work and connect together.
Ability to break down and solve complex problems
Experience in building and maintain exceptional customer relationships
Pro-active with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders
Enjoys working in a fast paced environment
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Everything you'll love
To 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 including:
Discretionary 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.