Assistant Property and Retail Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail jewelry sector is seeking an Assistant Property and Retail Analyst in Bournemouth. This hybrid role involves generating trading reports, preparing financial forecasts, and collaborating with property and legal teams. Ideal for an ambitious candidate with some prior experience, this position offers an opportunity to thrive in a finance career.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial environment preferred.
• Ability to explain finance to non-financial managers.
• Some experience with management accounts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Generate weekly trading reports and manage ad-hoc queries.
• Prepare monthly divisional store targets and conduct reconciliations.
• Analyze property legal costs and assist in preparing quarterly Store P&Ls.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Passionate about business

Education

Part-qualified management accountant or graduate

Job description

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Assistant Property and Retail Analyst, Bournemouth

Client:

Signet Jewelers (UK and Ireland)

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Here at Signet Jewelers, owners of UK retail jewellery brands Ernest Jones and H.Samuel, we have a wonderful opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Retail and Property Analyst. This is a hybrid contract, with 2 days per week in our Birmingham Store Support Centre and 3 days from home.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone aiming to build a career in Finance. Retail Finance plays a pivotal role in ensuring business decisions drive value, so cultivating productive relationships with business partners is essential. The successful candidate will also demonstrate an understanding of broader company objectives and priorities.

About The Role

• Generate accurate and timely weekly trading reports.
• Manage ad-hoc queries from retail and finance management regarding KPIs, sales, and costs.
• Prepare monthly divisional store targets and resolve related queries.
• Perform weekly and monthly sales and cost analysis, including reconciliations for interest-free credit.
• Reconcile multiple balance sheet accounts monthly for store operating and support centre costs.
• Analyze property legal costs monthly in collaboration with property and legal teams.
• Produce monthly store petty cash reports and analysis.
• Assist in preparing quarterly Store P&Ls for all locations for senior management review.
• Develop regular financial forecasts, ensuring adjustments for evolving requirements are captured accurately.

About You

• Likely an ambitious management accountant (part-qualified) or graduate with some experience in a commercial environment.
• Good communication skills, able to explain finance to non-financial managers.
• Some experience with management accounts is desirable.
• Highly numerate, confident, and passionate about business.