Head of Commercial Finance
About this role
We have an exciting opportunity within our boohooMAN brand for a Head of Finance; a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a fast-paced, trend-driven retail business.
We’re looking for an energetic, commercially driven finance leader who thrives in a rapid-fire trading environment. This role is not just about reporting numbers; it’s about owning the story behind the trade, influencing decisions in real time, and driving performance across the business.
You’ll already be operating in a dynamic retail or e-commerce environment, deeply embedded in trading, and confident in making decisions at pace.
This is a highly visible and influential role, partnering closely with the Brand CEO and senior leaders across Trading, Product and Marketing to drive growth, maximise profitability and react quickly to ever-changing market conditions.
You’ll lead financial performance end-to-end, combining strong control with forward-looking, real-time commercial insight, acting as a true partner to the business and helping unlock opportunities across own-brand, marketplace and category growth.
Who we are
At boohooMAN, we move fast, and we expect the same from our people.
We’re redefining menswear with bold style, fearless innovation and a relentless focus on product. From streetwear to going-out gear, we don’t follow trends, we set them.
Everything we do is driven by speed, precision and relevance. We react in real time, constantly adapting to stay ahead of the game and deliver fresh product to our customers 24/7.
What you’ll be doing
Commercial leadership & performance
- Own the brand P&L, driving performance in a fast-moving, high-volume trading environment
- Act as a key partner to the Brand CEO and leadership team — influencing decisions at pace
- Challenge and shape performance through real-time financial insight
- Identify risks and opportunities quickly, turning insight into action
Trading & insight
- Work hand-in-hand with Trading, Product and Marketing to stay close to live trade performance
- Deliver daily and weekly reporting, enabling rapid decision-making
- Translate data into clear, actionable insights that directly impact trading outcomes
- Partner with BI and Analytics teams to deepen understanding of customer, product and channel performance
Strategy & planning
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning in a constantly evolving environment
- Support and shape brand strategy, presenting to senior stakeholders and Group Board
- Evaluate growth opportunities across own-brand, beauty and marketplace channels
Cost & cash management
- Maintain tight control of costs while enabling commercial agility
- Partner with Group Finance on headcount, supply chain and operational spend
- Build strong ownership of working capital, stock flow and cash impact in a fast-turn retail model
Reporting & governance
- Ensure accurate, aligned and timely reporting across trading and finance
- Drive improvements in automation, data quality and reporting speed
- Maintain strong financial controls without slowing down the business
Group collaboration
- Contribute to the wider Group Finance agenda, sharing insight and best practice
- Support cross-brand initiatives and strategic projects
About you
Essential experience & skills
- Fully qualified (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) with significant finance experience
- Strong background in retail, e-commerce or other fast-paced consumer environments
- Proven experience working closely with trading teams and influencing commercial decisions
- Deep understanding of financial control, reporting and performance analysis
- Strong systems capability (BI tools, reporting automation, finance systems)
- Advanced Excel skills and highly analytical mindset
Personal attributes
- Commercially sharp, with a strong instinct for retail trading dynamics
- Thrives under pressure and able to operate at pace and with agility
- Confident communicator who can challenge, influence and drive action
- Hands-on, proactive and comfortable in a constantly changing environment
- Strong ownership mentality with a focus on delivering results
Working with us
At Debenhams Group, pace is everything.
We thrive on change, innovation and momentum. Every day brings new challenges, and we move quickly to turn them into opportunities. If you’re excited by a fast-moving, high-growth retail environment and want to make a real impact, you’ll fit right in.
We’re looking for people who think differently, act decisively and bring energy to everything they do.
Why join us
2026 is about bold moves, real results and unstoppable momentum.
If you want to be part of a business that’s pushing boundaries and redefining retail, this is your opportunity.
Our benefits include (subject to level and eligibility):
- Competitive bonus, pension, share schemes, private medical and life assurance
- 20% discount across all brands
- On-site gym and fitness classes
- Comprehensive wellbeing support
- Dog-friendly offices (selected locations)
- Strong learning and development opportunities
- On-site canteen
- Season ticket loan
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