Assistant Finance Analyst

Next PLC; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company based in Leicestershire is looking for an Assistant Finance Analyst to manage significant store costs and prepare monthly financial accounts. This position requires a part-qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, offering the chance to drive efficiency across the business. A proactive problem solver will excel in this dynamic finance team. Apply by 09/01/2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for data and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor store consumables costs.
• Prepare monthly accounts with accruals and prepayments.
• Produce budgets and forecasts with variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified or finalist (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

About us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

Your role

Job Title: Assistant Finance Analyst

Location: Head Office, Leicestershire

Salary: Competitive plus bonus & benefits

Are you an ambitious part-qualified accountant with a passion for data, analysis, and making a real impact? We're looking for a drivenAssistant Finance Analyst to join our dynamicRetail Finance team atNEXT Head Office.

With over460 stores across the UK, this is your chance to play a key role in helping us manage and optimise one of the largest store portfolios on the high street.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and monitoringstore consumables costs – a significant annual budget of approx.£30 million
• Preparingmonthly accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and allocations
• Producingbudgets and forecasts, with insightfulvariance analysis
• Partnering with stakeholders acrossProcurement, Distribution, and Field Teams
• Supporting financial modelling forcost-saving and efficiency initiatives
• Analysing data related toutilities and service charges
• Creating new reporting tools usingPower BI and Excel
• Overseeing and supportingoffshore team members in India
• Driving smarter, more efficientfinancial processes

About you

• Part-qualified or finalist (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with strong analytical skills
• Proficiency inExcel and financial reporting;SQL knowledge is a plus
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• A confident communicator who enjoys working cross-functionally
• A proactive problem solver with a passion for continuous improvement

This is more than just a finance role – it’s a chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that directly influences the way we operate in stores across the country.

Apply Before09/01/2025,

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.