Head of Commercial Finance

Hunkemöller is looking for a commercially astute and strategically driven Head of Commercial Finance to lead commercial analysis and financial business partnering for our Buying and Merchandising teams. This pivotal role will act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, combining deep financial expertise with strong retail acumen to influence commercial decisions across product, pricing, margin, and stock investments.

At Hunkemöller, our Finance team drives impactful decisions by blending analytical expertise with a deep understanding of our brand. Together, we enable growth and innovation, ensuring every strategy aligns with our mission to empower and inspire.

Your Tasks

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Business Partnering:

  • Act as the senior finance lead for Buying and Merchandising, challenging and advising on trading decisions, assortment strategy, pricing, and promotions.
  • Collaborate closely with C-level and Director-level stakeholders to align financial objectives with broader commercial goals.
  • Co-ordinating the financial building blocks of the 3yr strategic plan and annual budget.

• Performance Management & Insight:

  • Deliver commercial performance reporting across sales, margin, markdown, and stock KPIs.
  • Deliver high-impact insights that drive profitable decision-making and improved return on stock investments.
  • Lead regular trading and forecasting reviews, tracking results, identifying trends and recommending action plans.

• Commercial Planning & Forecasting:

  • Lead the financial planning cycle (budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning) across channels, geographies and departments.
  • Develop robust, scenario-based financial models to support seasonal planning, category investment decisions, and risk/opportunity assessments.

• Stock & Margin Management:

  • Support analysis of stock productivity, availability, cover, intake planning, and OTB (open-to-buy) governance.
  • Support optimization of gross margin through deep analysis of markdown strategy, promotions, supplier terms, and pricing architecture.

Who we are looking for:

• 8–12+ years in Commercial Finance or FP&A roles, with strong exposure to retail or fashion buying/merchandising environments.
• Proven track record in leading senior-level business partnering with buying, planning, or trading teams.
• Experience managing teams and building commercial finance capabilities.
• Expertise in margin, stock, and trading performance analytics, with a focus on actionable insight and decision support.
• Demonstrated success in influencing commercial outcomes and supporting strategic initiatives (e.g. pricing strategies, category expansion, trading performance turnaround).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Able to connect the dots between financial performance and strategic goals, with a clear commercial mindset.
• Influence & Credibility: Confident interacting with senior stakeholders and challenging decisions where needed.
• Analytical Leadership: Able to lead complex, data-heavy analysis and transform it into simple, compelling insight.
• Retail Acumen: Deep understanding of how stock, pricing, and margin interrelate in a retail trading environment.
• Team Leadership: Strong people management and coaching capabilities, with a track record of developing talent.
• Change Agent: Comfortable driving process improvements, reporting upgrades, and new tools/systems implementation.

Benefits

• 25 Days of Annual Leave: As a full-time employee, you will receive 25 days of paid holiday each year, with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 4 additional days to meet personal needs.
• Hybrid Work Model: We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, enabling you to seamlessly balance office and remote work to enhance productivity and work-life balance.
• Work From Abroad: Take advantage of the opportunity to work remotely from abroad for up to 2 weeks annually.
• International Work Environment: Join a dynamic, global team that fosters collaboration and cultural diversity, providing you with a rich and inclusive professional experience.
• Hunkemöller Academy: Gain access to our Hunkemöller Academy, offering a wide range of professional development programs to support your career growth and skill enhancement.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy a 25% discount on all company products, allowing you to access our offerings at a reduced price.