At Majestic, we are the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, but we are so much more than just a wine shop. We are a team of passionate, customer-focused individuals who love what we do. As we continue to grow, expand our store estate, and optimise our supply chain, we need commercial finance minds to help steer the ship.
We don't just look at spreadsheets; we partner with the business to make real things happen. If you want a role where your insights directly influence store performance and logistics efficiency (and yes, where you can learn a lot more about wine!), this is it.
Role Purpose
As our Finance Business Partner for Retail Operations & Logistics, you will be the crucial bridge between our finance team, our regional store operations leaders, and our primary Distribution Centre (DC). You won't just report on the numbers—you’ll get out into the business to understand the story behind them.
Importantly, you will act as the primary financial co-pilot to both our Store Operations Director and our Supply Chain Director. You will provide them with the strategic insight, data-backed challenge, and financial clarity they need to optimize their respective areas and drive business growth.
Job specifics:
Contract: Permanent
Location: Watford - From Watford Junction, we are a 15-minute walk to our Head Office*
Reports to: Finance Director
We are proud to offer an Agile Working Policy for Head Office colleagues; a blend of office and remote working which will include 3 days working at the Majestic Office each week.
Key Responsibilities
- Uncorking DC Costs: You will get right under the skin of our Distribution Centre costs. From warehouse efficiencies to freight and supply chain logistics, you’ll dig deep into the data to identify waste, highlight trends, and drive cost-saving initiatives across P&L lines.
- Fuelling Growth (New Store Business Cases): Majestic is growing! You will collaborate with the property and retail teams to build financial models, tools, and robust business cases for new store openings. You'll also critically track their performance post-launch to ensure we hit our ROI targets.
- Retail Performance & Turnaround: You’ll monitor store-by-store performance, identifying units falling short of target. Working hand-in-hand to educate and upskill retail managers, you'll develop data-driven turnaround plans to get underperforming stores back to peak profitability.
- Budgets, Forecasts & Strategy: Own the budgeting and forecasting cycles for both Store Operations and the DC. You will ensure total alignment with business priorities and provide clear, agile variance analysis to directors.
Core Technical Duties
- Reporting & Insights: Develop and deliver insightful monthly reporting packs complete with commentary, trend analysis, and proactive commercial recommendations.
- Data & Systems: Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure data accuracy between commercial and management reporting, while driving continuous improvement of reporting tools (e.g., building and maintaining Power BI dashboards).
- Scenario Planning: Support broader investment decisions and scenario planning, including pricing changes, supplier terms, and campaign planning.
Key Skills & Attributes
You are a commercially-minded financial professional who loves getting away from your desk to talk to operational teams. You can translate complex financial data into plain English for store managers and logistics leaders alike.
- Qualified: CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified with post-qualification experience.
- Industry Background: Experience in Retail, FMCG, or Logistics/Supply Chain is highly desirable.
- The Deep Dive Mentality: You possess an analytical mindset with a proven track record of investigating costs and driving operational efficiencies.
- Relationship Builder: You are a confident communicator who can challenge senior stakeholders constructively and collaborate on strategic plans.
Desirable
Knowledge of category management and promotional mechanics in retail.
Experience in analysing marketing effectiveness.
Background in stock or margin-intensive environments.
Rewards & Benefits:
- A competitive salary & performance related bonus
- 33 days holiday, including public and bank holidays and we also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Life Assurance (Worth 3 times your annual salary)
- A contributory Company Pension Plan
- Career development opportunities
- Free parking on site with electric charging points
- Access to Retail Trust which includes: Retail Rewards including Instant savings with discounted e-vouchers, discounted reloadable shopping cards, gift vouchers and gift cards, Discounts of up to 30%, access to free counselling support phone line
- Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 26 weeks
Who are we?
Majestic Wine Group is the UK’s largest end-to-end wines and spirits specialist, operating across retail, on-trade and hospitality through four brands: Majestic Retail, Majestic Commercial, Enotria and Vagabond. Founded in 1980 and backed by Fortress Investment Group, the business has undergone rapid growth through transformation and acquisitions, formally becoming Majestic Wine Group in 2025. With over 200 retail stores, a nationwide on-trade supply network and a growing wine bar estate, Majestic is focused on curating a high-quality, differentiated product range, delivering expert service and expanding its physical and digital footprint across the UK.
We look forward to receiving your application! Together we are Majestic! #TWAM
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
