Analyst

Boots; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Flexible benefits scheme including buy

discounted gym membership

life assurance

activity passes

Job summary

Boots in Nottingham is seeking a Finance Process Mapping Specialist for a 9-month fixed-term/secondment within the Finance Development team. You will lead end-to-end process mapping, build a reusable Finance process taxonomy, and translate operational detail into practical insights that support governance and informed decision-making.

You will work with process owners and SMEs to capture current-state processes, identify pain points and control gaps, and prioritise opportunities for Continuous

Qualifications

• Interest and understanding mapping end-to-end business processes.
• Practical understanding of BPM and process modelling standards.
• Confidence using structured mapping approaches such as swimlane process maps.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn detailed process information into clear insights and recommendations.
• The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timescales.
• Experience gained within Finance or another complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discovery, documentation and validation of end-to-end Finance processes using agreed Business Process Management and BPMN standards.
• Build, structure and maintain the Finance process taxonomy so processes are consistently classified, linked and easy to navigate.
• Work closely with process owners and subject matter experts to capture current-state processes and agree accurate, practical outputs.
• Analyse process maps and supporting information to identify inefficiencies, hand-off issues, duplication, control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Translate findings into clearly defined opportunities to support prioritisation for Continuous Improvement, automation and wider Finance transformation teams.
• Support process governance, quality reviews and change activity so documentation remains current, consistent and embedded across Finance.
• Challenge constructively where processes are unclear, inconsistent or creating unnecessary risk or rework.
• Manage multiple priorities independently while producing high-quality outputs within agreed timescales.

Skills

Business Process Mapping

BPMN

End-to-end Process Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Independent Working

Finance Domain Knowledge

Job description

Intro

Contract: Fixed term or Secondment 9 Months

What You'll Be Doing

This is a nine-month fixed-term opportunity in Boots' Finance Development team, based on-site in Nottingham, where you'll help create a clear, consistent view of how Finance processes work across the business. You'll lead end-to-end process mapping, build and maintain the Finance process taxonomy, and turn operational detail into practical insight that supports better decisions and stronger governance.

Working closely with process owners and subject matter experts, you'll capture how work is performed today and highlight pain points, duplication, hand-off issues and control gaps. Your work will help shape a prioritised pipeline for Continuous Improvement, automation and wider Finance transformation, giving you visible impact across Finance from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the discovery, documentation and validation of end-to-end Finance processes using agreed Business Process Management and BPMN standards
• Build, structure and maintain the Finance process taxonomy so processes are consistently classified, linked and easy to navigate
• Work closely with process owners and subject matter experts to capture current-state processes and agree accurate, practical outputs
• Analyse process maps and supporting information to identify inefficiencies, hand-off issues, duplication, control gaps and improvement opportunities
• Translate findings into clearly defined opportunities to support prioritisation for Continuous Improvement, automation and wider Finance transformation teams
• Support process governance, quality reviews and change activity so documentation remains current, consistent and embedded across Finance
• Challenge constructively where processes are unclear, inconsistent or creating unnecessary risk or rework
• Manage multiple priorities independently while producing high-quality outputs within agreed timescales

What You'll Need To Have (our Must-haves)

• Interest and understanding mapping and analysing end-to-end business processes
• A practical understanding of Business Process Management and process modelling standards
• Confidence using structured mapping approaches such as swimlane process maps
• Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn detailed process information into clear insights and recommendations
• The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timescales
• Experience gained within Finance or another complex operational environment

It would be great if you also have

• Experience using a Business Process Management tool - training will be provided
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
• Experience identifying opportunities for simplification, standardisation, automation or improved controls
• Understanding of Finance processes, risks and controls across a large organization

Where your brilliance can take you

This role is a strong step for someone who wants to build deeper experience in Finance process mapping, governance and improvement within a large, complex organisation. You'll gain exposure to Continuous Improvement, change activity and wider Finance transformation, while developing skills that can lead into future process excellence, operational improvement or Finance transformation roles at Boots. With training on the BPM tool and support from the team around you, you'll have the chance to grow your capability while making a real difference in Nottingham.

Rewards designed for you

• 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.

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A Bit About Us

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

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