Senior Financial Analyst
| Nottingham | £40,000 - £47,500, bonus, 25 days holiday, staff discount, pension, plus fantastic benefits | Retail
This is your opportunity to join a leading UK-based retailer with a well-established and trusted presence. The organisation is renowned for delivering exceptional customer care, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities for professional growth. As part of this dynamic and purpose-driven team, you'll have the chance to make a real impact while developing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
About the role:
We're partnering with the business in their search for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic FP&A team, reporting into the Senior Finance Manager in the division. The FP&A team plays a pivotal role in interpreting the overall performance of the business, providing insightful analysis and reporting to senior leadership, the wider group, and external stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to gain a broad understanding of the organisation and contribute to critical financial planning processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare detailed performance reports and supplementary analysis to support internal and external stakeholders in understanding the business's performance. Create and deliver monthly and quarterly performance insights to internal teams, contributing to a cohesive trading story. Take ownership of coordinating and consolidating financial planning activities, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning, while collaborating with various teams across the business and the group. Assist in the preparation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports for group-wide initiatives. Use the business systems to generate critical financial reports for stakeholders. Identify and implement improvements to month-end reporting processes, focusing on streamlining and automation. Provide flexible support to senior finance leadership for ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.
What We're Looking For:
A recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build rapport with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A keen eye for detail and a focus on delivering high-quality, accurate work.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Previous experience working in a business facing analysis role would be advantageous. Practical experience with Cognos or similar financial planning tools. Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualisation platforms is beneficial.
Benefits:
Excellent pension Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Enhanced parental leave and a gift card for new parents or adopters Flexible benefits, including holiday purchase, gym discounts, life assurance, and great fringe benefits Employee Assistance Programme
This role offers a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional needs.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now to join a business that values its employees and offers a collaborative environment for growth and development.
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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| Nottingham | £40,000 - £47,500, bonus, 25 days holiday, staff discount, pension, plus fantastic benefits | Retail
This is your opportunity to join a leading UK-based retailer with a well-established and trusted presence. The organisation is renowned for delivering exceptional customer care, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities for professional growth. As part of this dynamic and purpose-driven team, you'll have the chance to make a real impact while developing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
About the role:
We're partnering with the business in their search for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic FP&A team, reporting into the Senior Finance Manager in the division. The FP&A team plays a pivotal role in interpreting the overall performance of the business, providing insightful analysis and reporting to senior leadership, the wider group, and external stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to gain a broad understanding of the organisation and contribute to critical financial planning processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare detailed performance reports and supplementary analysis to support internal and external stakeholders in understanding the business's performance. Create and deliver monthly and quarterly performance insights to internal teams, contributing to a cohesive trading story. Take ownership of coordinating and consolidating financial planning activities, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning, while collaborating with various teams across the business and the group. Assist in the preparation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports for group-wide initiatives. Use the business systems to generate critical financial reports for stakeholders. Identify and implement improvements to month-end reporting processes, focusing on streamlining and automation. Provide flexible support to senior finance leadership for ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.
What We're Looking For:
A recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build rapport with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A keen eye for detail and a focus on delivering high-quality, accurate work.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Previous experience working in a business facing analysis role would be advantageous. Practical experience with Cognos or similar financial planning tools. Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualisation platforms is beneficial.
Benefits:
Excellent pension Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Enhanced parental leave and a gift card for new parents or adopters Flexible benefits, including holiday purchase, gym discounts, life assurance, and great fringe benefits Employee Assistance Programme
This role offers a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional needs.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now to join a business that values its employees and offers a collaborative environment for growth and development.
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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