Business Performance Leader - Talent Pool

<p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>The Business Performance Leader (BPL) drives profitable growth and a strong performance culture by combining financial leadership, operational oversight, and business analysis. This role delivers accurate reporting, forecasting, and insights while partnering with department leaders to achieve KPIs and support strategic decision-making. A strong financial and analytical background, preferably within retail or FMCG, is essential.</p><p></p><p><span><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Review and interpret financial performance with a focus on the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement, ensuring accuracy and understanding key drivers</span></p></li><li><p><span>Identify risks and opportunities to improve store and departmental results</span></p></li><li><p><span>Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, including rolling forecasts and scenario modelling</span></p></li><li><p><span>Monitor and control OPEX and CAPEX, approving purchase orders and ensuring adherence to budgets</span></p></li><li><p><span>Conduct detailed variance, trend, and gap analysis to highlight risks, opportunities, and performance issues</span></p></li><li><p><span>Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure accuracy, and prevent fraud</span></p></li><li><p><span>Advise on strategies for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and investment decisions</span></p></li><li><p><span>Translate business unit goals into store-level KPI targets</span></p></li><li><p><span>Track, analyse, and escalate performance gaps across sales, margin, costs, shrinkage, and operations</span></p></li><li><p><span>Deliver regular performance reports and present insights to Store EXCO and regional stakeholders</span></p></li><li><p><span>Conduct weekly and monthly store performance reviews</span></p></li><li><p><span>Lead External and Internal Audit processes</span></p></li><li><p><span>Partner with Heads of Department to analyse financial performance, KPIs, and profitability drivers</span></p></li><li><p><span>Collaborate on action plans that drive departmental and store performance</span></p></li><li><p><span>Train and coach department managers on financial acumen and KPI management</span></p></li><li><p><span>Organise and facilitate training sessions to build commercia