13 Retail Management jobs in the United Kingdom

• Day-to-day management of large retail and leisure assets
• Building and maintaining relationships with institutional fund clients
• Overseeing a team of property managers, administrators, and site staff
• Preparing detailed client reports and managing service charge budgets
• Ensuring tenant compliance with lease obligations
• Supporting lettings, rent reviews, and value enhancement strategies
• Liaising with specialist teams including ESG, placemaking and building consultancy
• Supporting junior surveyors and APC candidates

• Proven experience in commercial property management (retail experience preferred)
• Strong communication and client management skills
• Confident managing service charges and complex portfolios
• MRICS qualified or working towards (preferred)
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work

• Discretionary bonus and annual reviews
• Hybrid working (3 days in office minimum)
• Private healthcare, life cover, wellness programme
• Enhanced annual leave, birthday off, and study support
• Flexible lifestyle benefits: gym membership, cycle to work, etc.
• Career development with one of the UK’s leading commercial property specialists

• Day-to-day management of large retail and leisure assets
• Building and maintaining relationships with institutional fund clients
• Overseeing a team of property managers, administrators, and site staff
• Preparing detailed client reports and managing service charge budgets
• Ensuring tenant compliance with lease obligations
• Supporting lettings, rent reviews, and value enhancement strategies
• Liaising with specialist teams including ESG, placemaking and building consultancy
• Supporting junior surveyors and APC candidates

• Proven experience in commercial property management (retail experience preferred)
• Strong communication and client management skills
• Confident managing service charges and complex portfolios
• MRICS qualified or working towards (preferred)
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work

• Discretionary bonus and annual reviews
• Hybrid working (3 days in office minimum)
• Private healthcare, life cover, wellness programme
• Enhanced annual leave, birthday off, and study support
• Flexible lifestyle benefits: gym membership, cycle to work, etc.
• Career development with one of the UK’s leading commercial property specialists

Management Accountant (Retail) | Cheshire | Competitive base salary, 25 days holiday, wide range of discounts and benefits | FMCG and Retail

This is a large, well-known UK retailer with a strong brand and nationwide presence. Finance plays a central role in driving both operational efficiency and commercial decision-making, giving you visibility and impact across the business. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial, ideal for someone who enjoys variety and being close to the action, rather than stuck in a back-office role.

It's an opportunity to develop in a complex, consumer-facing environment where your work has a clear link to business performance.

The Role:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Management Accountant to join a collaborative finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll provide accurate, timely, and insightful reporting that supports decision-making across the wider business.

This role has a strong focus on labour cost analysis, helping operational leaders understand performance drivers and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate weekly reporting on wages and variance analysis.
• Produce detailed breakdowns of wage costs across regions, areas, and stores, highlighting and explaining variances to budget.
• Analyse the cost of servicing different sales channels (e.g. in-store and home delivery) from a labour cost perspective.
• Carry out trend analysis on indirect wage lines, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support the production of budgets and forecasts, including building the group wage budget from the bottom up and reporting weekly performance from the top down.
• Reconcile wage control balance sheets, ensuring weekly pay postings align with monthly payroll.
• Partner with workforce management and IT teams to analyse wage performance and drive improvements in reporting.

About You:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills and natural curiosity for problem-solving.
• Advanced Excel skills; SQL/Azure knowledge desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities and add value.
• Process-focused, with a drive to improve and streamline ways of working.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to prioritise workload effectively.

What's on Offer:

• 45,000 - 55,000 + Package
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Private Healthcare
• Hybrid working

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics

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Management Accountant (Retail) | Cheshire | Competitive base salary, 25 days holiday, wide range of discounts and benefits | FMCG and Retail

This is a large, well-known UK retailer with a strong brand and nationwide presence. Finance plays a central role in driving both operational efficiency and commercial decision-making, giving you visibility and impact across the business. The culture is fast-p.

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for all retail technology products.
• Lead and mentor a team of product managers and product owners.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback gathering to identify new opportunities and product enhancements.
• Translate business needs and customer requirements into detailed product specifications and user stories.
• Prioritize product backlog and manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer success teams.
• Define and track key product metrics and KPIs to measure success and inform future development.
• Act as a key stakeholder and evangelist for the product, both internally and externally.
• Manage product launches, including go-to-market strategies and sales enablement.
• Oversee user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design to ensure intuitive and engaging products.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in retail and e-commerce.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex software products, preferably in the retail or e-commerce space.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and product development processes.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with data analysis and using product analytics tools.
• Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of the retail industry and its technological challenges and opportunities.
• Experience with B2B SaaS products is a significant advantage.

• Develop and execute comprehensive retail strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of all retail stores, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
• Set performance goals for store managers and teams, and monitor progress against KPIs.
• Implement and maintain high standards of customer service and in-store experience.
• Manage inventory, visual merchandising, and store presentation.
• Recruit, train, and develop high-performing retail teams.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
• Manage operational budgets and control costs effectively.
• Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to align store activities with broader company initiatives.

Do you have management consultancy experience within the Retail & Hospitality sector and delivered consulting projects to clients in this space? If so, this role could be for you.

Why Join Us?

Lead with Purpose: Deliver transformation programmes across the Retail & Hospitality sector, ensuring excellence and lasting impact.

Grow Your Skills: Participate in continuous learning, mentorship, and capability development through on-the-job experience.

Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility to work from Base Camp, client sites (typically 1–3 days a week), or from the comfort of your home.

Contribute to the Sector: Collaborate with clients and internal teams to enhance our reputation in the industry.

As a Manager, you will lead and deliver across our core capabilities, including:

Deliver Transformation: Lead and manage transformation initiatives across core capabilities.

Engage Stakeholders: Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted consultant.

Business Growth: Identify and shape new opportunities, supporting proposal development and contributing to business development efforts. You’ll be generating approximately £500k in consulting revenue through a combination of account growth and delivery excellence.

Mentor Teams: Support the development of junior colleagues, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.

Internal Contribution: Engage in firm-wide initiatives and knowledge-sharing forums.

Requirements

• Commercially aware with a track record of identifying and shaping new opportunities, supporting proposal development,
• Strong experience delivering transformation projects across the retail hospitality sector, with proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and client workstreams across digital, data, change, and operating model initiatives.
• Ability to operate confidently with senior stakeholders (e.g. Heads of Function, Directors), delivering structured programmes that span business case development, customer experience improvement, operating model design, and service optimisation.
• Experience working across core operational and customer-facing processes within the retail hospitality landscape such as store operations, digital channels, customer service, or employee enablement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Team leadership or line management experience.
• Contribution to business development and internal initiatives within the Retail & Hospitality sector.
• Passion for mentoring and growing talent.

• Exposure to related domains such as procurement transformation, shared services/outsourcing models or organisational design is desirable.

Don’t have all the required skills?

Not to worry! We acknowledge not everyone will meet each and every single desired qualification. So, if you’re more or less qualified, and you feel really enthusiastic about the role and that you’re a great match, we’d love to hear from you!

• 1st Stage "Get to Know You' Behaviours and Attitudes Competency Interview (1 hour)
• 2nd Stage Case Study Exercise Interview (1-1.5 hours)
• 3rd Stage Cultural Fit Interview (1 hour)

Comprehensive onboarding with training from the moment you join, continuous support from your dedicated People Manager as well as Sector/Capability Leads. Don’t forget, the regular socials, masterclasses, and workshops to help you thrive.

Benefits

Financial Perks: Competitive salary and pension, company performance bonus, and travel allowance.

Health & Wellbeing: Private medical healthcare, £40 monthly wellness allowance, gym membership discounts, and eye test vouchers.

Time Off: 25 days holiday (plus public holidays), the option to buy 5 extra days, 1 company day off, and 1 volunteering day off.

Career Growth: In-house training, monthly 1:1 career path meetings, and support for professional certifications.

Recognition & Support: Employee assistance program, birthday gift, and themed care packages.

Social & Sustainability: Regular team meet-ups, social events, and sustainable company swag.

We have created a working environment where everyone can flourish!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values at Enfuse. We don’t just advise our clients on these principles, we genuinely believe in their transformative benefits for society, our people, and our company. Diverse teams not only perform better, as countless studies have shown, but they also foster a happier and more inclusive workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity in all its forms. Our commitment is to create an environment where everyone can flourish and be their authentic selves at work.

If you require any support or assistance during the recruitment process, or if there are particular arrangements or reasonable adjustments that we can make, please contact us. We are here to ensure you feel fully supported every step of the way.