Interim Senior Finance Business Partner

A highly successful retail business in Bradford seeks an experienced commercial finance professional for a very interesting 12 month contract.This is a leadership position within the wider finance function where your ability to support and positively challenge key stakeholders will be critical to the department''s success over the next year.Headline responsibilities include:Partner with senior management to proactively drive margin improvement initiatives through robust financial analysis and sound commercial judgement.Provide strong financial leadership by implementing a disciplined approach to evaluating commercial opportunities, while identifying and promoting initiatives that enhance business performance and secure stakeholder buy-in.Develop and maintain detailed schedules for financial performance reporting, financial modelling, business cases, and project accounting, ensuring accountability for commitments and clear visibility of both cash flow and PandL impacts.Ensure effective reporting frameworks are in place, delivering meaningful KPI insights aligned to strategic business objectives.Lead the delivery of regular forecasts, budgets, and latest outlooks, including comprehensive reporting packs and supporting analysis, while ensuring rigorous review processes and stakeholder engagement.Oversee a smooth and efficient month-end close process, holding the function accountable for performance against comparatives and proactively identifying risks and opportunities.To be ..... full job details .....