Boots Opticians Analyst - Boots Opticians

Boots Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced parental leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Job summary

Boots Opticians is hiring a Senior Finance Analyst in Financial Planning and Analysis to shape our financial narrative and support long-term growth. You will collaborate with Finance Business Partners and the Controllership team to ensure robust planning processes and clear performance insights.

You will upload forecasts in IBM Planning Analytics, prepare trading reviews, and drive FP&A improvements, with a strong focus on accuracy and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Newly or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with finance or FP&A experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work on time.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to convert data into actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex data analysis and scenario modelling.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence finance and non-finance audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support key planning cycles, including monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and three-year planning cycles across Finance and the wider business.
• Prepare and accurately upload sales and KPI forecasts and budget data into IBM Planning Analytics.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and Group submissions to support business, Group, and shareholder decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally with Finance Business Partners and the Controllership team to build a strong understanding of performance across the wider Opticians business.
• Prepare and maintain Group reporting submissions using IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), ensuring data accuracy and compliance with reporting timetables.
• Produce monthly and quarterly trading reviews, performance commentary, and insights on key risks and opportunities.
• Champion continuous improvement across FP&A processes, driving efficiency through automation and simplification.
• Communicate financial performance and key business drivers clearly to a range of stakeholders.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Power BI

IBM Planning Analytics

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)

Tools

IBM Planning Analytics

Power BI

Job description

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Nottingham (Support Office)

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Recruitment Partner: [e-mail]

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Finance Analyst in Financial Planning and Analysis at Boots Opticians, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial narrative of our business. Your analytical expertise will provide critical insights that support effective decision-making and long-term growth. Collaborating closely with various teams, you will ensure that our financial planning processes are robust and aligned with our strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Support key planning cycles, including monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and three-year planning cycles across Finance and the wider business.
• Prepare and accurately upload sales and KPI forecasts and budget data into IBM Planning Analytics.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and Group submissions to support business, Group, and shareholder decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally with Finance Business Partners and the Controllership team to build a strong understanding of performance across the wider Opticians business.
• Prepare and maintain Group reporting submissions using IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), ensuring data accuracy and compliance with reporting timetables.
• Produce monthly and quarterly trading reviews, performance commentary, and insights on key risks and opportunities.
• Champion continuous improvement across FP&A processes, driving efficiency through automation and simplification.
• Communicate financial performance and key business drivers clearly to a range of stakeholders.

What you'll need to have (our must-haves)

• Newly or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with finance or FP&A experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work on time.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to convert data into actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex data analysis and scenario modelling.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence finance and non-finance audiences.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience of using IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) as this is the primary tool for all financial planning and reporting
• Experience of Power BI
• Familiarity with ESG and CSR reporting

Where your brilliance can take you

In this role, you will have the opportunity to broaden your experience across various pillars within Finance, gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making processes.

At Boots, we are committed to your professional development, offering pathways for growth and advancement within the organisation.

Your contributions will not only enhance your career but also play a vital role in shaping the future of Boots Opticians.

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 Opticians, we help everyone see what’s possible, from our customers to our colleagues. We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is so important to us, as we create a positive and inclusive workplace for everyone who steps through the door. With a supportive team and trusted brand behind you, join us, and be brilliant with Boots.

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