Commercial Finance Analyst

Pets at Home; England; Hybrid; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A retail company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working conditions. This role involves delivering weekly trading reports, supporting budgeting, and performing sales analysis. Candidates should be part or fully qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and a background in retail finance. Join a purpose-led business that values diversity and making a positive impact.

Qualifikationen

• Experience of reviewing sales and margin performance.
• Experience in retail commercial finance is a plus.
• Retail finance experience is a plus

Aufgaben

• Delivering weekly trading reports with clear performance insights and action plans.
• Building and maintaining commercial models to support forecasting and decision-making.
• Partnering with Buyers and Merchandisers to influence strategy.
• Supporting month-end reporting, budgeting and audit queries.
• Conducting ad hoc analysis on new ranges and underperforming areas.

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Great communicator

Stakeholder relations

Ausbildung

Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Base pay range and role: Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for retail? Join Pets at Home as a Commercial Finance Analyst and play a key role in supporting our Buying and Merchandising teams.

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract as maternity cover with hybrid working (two office days per week) from our Support Office in Handforth, Cheshire.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join on a 12-month fixed term contract as maternity cover. In this dynamic role, you\'ll be at the heart of sales and margin analysis, providing actionable insights that drive performance and decision-making. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, owning reporting models and delivering deep-dive analysis on trading performance.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering weekly trading reports with clear performance insights and action plans
• Building and maintaining commercial models to support forecasting and decision-making
• Partnering with Buyers and Merchandisers to influence strategy
• Supporting month-end reporting, budgeting and audit queries
• Conducting ad hoc analysis on new ranges and underperforming areas

What we’re looking for

• Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent)
• Analytical mindset with experience of reviewing sales and margin performance
• Detail-oriented, inquisitive and adaptable
• A great communicator, adept at building and maintaining strong working relationships
• Experience in retail commercial finance is a plus

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led business that puts pets, people and the planet first.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help shape the future of retail at Pets at Home.

Details

• Senioriy level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Retail, Veterinary Services, and Insurance