Accountant

Boots Opticians; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst in Nottingham to manage month end close processes and collaborate with international teams. The ideal candidate will have experience with financial accounting, proficiency in ERP systems, and a focus on process improvement. This role offers a permanent contract with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to employee support programs

Qualifications

• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Part or fully qualified accountant preferred.
• Good financial accounting knowledge (US GAAP is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Ensure month end close and accurate reporting.
• Complete and review reconciliations to standard.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Skills

Month end close process

Financial accounting knowledge

Proficiency in ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Continuous improvement focus

Engagement with finance partners

Education

Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, AAT)

Tools

SAP S4/HANA

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

Senior Finance Analyst – RTR, Boots Retail USA (BRUSA)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Nottingham

Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to oversee record‑to‑report activities for our Boots Retail USA business. You will take ownership of the month end close and reporting processes, working with Genpact to ensure accurate financials and driving continuous process improvement.

Work with an International team across the UK, US, and India at Genpact. The RTR team in the UK is the base for this role, which reports to the Senior Controller. The Senior Controller is in the US in the BRUSA business. You'll mostly work with US/Genpact counterparts daily but will be part of a centralised UK team with a team ethic.

Primary duties will cover month end close, financial accounting (journals, balance sheet reconciliations) and completion of controls. Boots Retail USA is a business that distributes No7 products to Walgreens and other US third parties. With limited direct to consumer channels, you will build knowledge of retail/trade promotion management, inventory, costs, and cash flow.

As we undertake the finance transformation roadmap, our aim is to standardise and automate our processes. You will have plenty of scope to learn and apply principles in Lean, process mapping, and SOP management, as well as ERP system usage and optimisation. We will give Six Sigma training, and we will use Aris for management and SAP S4/HANA for ERP system usage and optimisation. Continuous improvement will be a focus, both onshore and offshore (Genpact) and you will take ownership of solutions and promoting change.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for month end close and working with Genpact counterparts to achieve accurate reporting
• Ensure reconciliations are completed and reviewed to standard
• Accomplish and document appropriate controls
• Collaborate with UK/US finance team to resolve discrepancies and improve processes
• Support internal audit and external regulatory bodies with relevant documentation, data and analysis
• Guide automation and efficiency improvements in month end close processes

What you'll need to have

• Experience of month end close process and good financial accounting knowledge (US GAAP preferred)
• Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, AAT)
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
• Engage with and maintain relationships with partners across finance and Genpact off‑shore team
• A focus on continuous improvement

It would be great if you also have

These are desirable skills and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don't match this additional criteria.

• Previous use of SAP (ECC or S4) and/or Cognos Controller
• Experience in changing processes and implementing new ways of working
• Experience of interaction with a BPO provider (Genpact)
• Flexibility to work hours outside of normal UK working times to support the US team at month end e.g. 11‑8pm

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next

If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.