Assistant Financial Planning Analyst

Retail Human Resources plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fashion value retailer as an Assistant FP&A Analyst in Cardiff. This dynamic role within the Finance department offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your analytical skills while collaborating with a forward-thinking team. You'll be involved in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, contributing to the company's success in a fast-paced environment. If you're eager to gain valuable experience and advance your career in finance, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on daily/weekly sales performance.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and trade packs.
• Conduct variance analysis to explain performance movements.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Peacocks is a leading fashion value retailer in the UK with a portfolio of over 330 stores. With strong footfall and millions of online page views weekly, it offers an exciting and fast-paced working environment.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant FP&A Analyst to join our Management Accounts team within the Finance department. If you want to be part of a forward-thinking business and gain valuable experience to advance your career, we would love to hear from you.

The role reports to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager. Your responsibilities will include analyzing, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. This is an excellent chance for someone looking to develop their skills in a dynamic, commercial setting.

Main Tasks

1. Daily/Weekly sales performance reviews
2. Assist in producing the Weekly Trade Pack
3. Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts across various business areas, ensuring deadlines are met
4. Develop and produce monthly admin and warehouse cost centre reports
5. Conduct variance analysis on monthly accounts to explain performance movements versus budget and prior year
6. Collaborate with the finance team on accruals, prepayments, control accounts, and reconciliations to identify risks and opportunities
7. Provide clear explanations of admin cost performance during management accounts sign-off meetings
8. Support budget creation and forecasting processes
9. Analyze data to assist with reviews
10. Perform various ad hoc duties and projects as required

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