Commercial Finance Analyst - 12-month FTC

Screwfix Direct Ltd.; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

33 days holiday

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Buy More Holiday

EV Car Scheme

Pension up to 14%

Life cover

Health plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Screwfix Direct Ltd. is seeking a Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team in Yeovil. You will own store sales target modelling, support monthly KPI reporting, and help drive cost control and performance insights across 950+ Trade Counters.

You will collaborate with Finance Business Partners and Operations, utilizing Power BI and Excel to turn data into actionable guidance. This hybrid role offers flexible hours and opportunities to automate processes for greater efficiency.

Qualifications

• Excellent Excel modelling and data presentation skills are essential.
• Power BI knowledge is preferable.
• Strong attention to detail ensuring right-first-time accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of store sales targets from principle setting to modelling and budget alignment.
• Management reporting on Store Support Programme including KPI trend analysis.
• Prepare year-end impairment test jointly with Kingfisher and auditors to ensure IFRS compliance.
• Month-end preparation and reconciliation of controllable costs with variance to budget and stakeholder communication.
• Ad hoc projects to improve retail finance performance and automation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in retail finance and bigger Screwfix Finance function.

Skills

Excel modelling

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Job description

Overview

Looking for a Finance Analyst role where you can make a real impact? This is a great opportunity to join our Commercial Finance team, using your analytical skills to turn complex data into meaningful insights that support decision-making across more than 950 Trade Counters.

Working closely with our Finance Business Partners and Operations teams, you’ll take ownership of key reporting and analysis, helping to understand performance, identify trends and highlight risks and opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to challenge how we do things, using technology and automation to create simpler, smarter and more efficient ways of working.

It’s a great next step for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys getting into the detail, working with stakeholders and using data to make a real difference.

What's in it for you?

• Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible start and end times around core working hours
• Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
• EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Life cover up to 4x your salary
• Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
• 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Responsibilities

Ownership of individual store sales targets for the year from principle setting to modelling and approval by the Retail Regional and Area Managers. This will include reconciliation to overall Budget and maintenance of targets within BI.

Ownership of reporting on Store Support Programme from identifying stores to production of monthly KPI report and trend analysis. Working closely with the Retail Finance Business Partners to understand performance drivers.

Responsible for preparation and delivery of the year end impairment test working alongside colleagues within Kingfisher, Operational Finance and the auditors to ensure this test is compliant with IFRS standards.

Preparation of month end preparation and reconciliation of Controllable costs, effectively communicating actual performance v Budget to key stakeholders and flagging any risksor opportunities.

Ad hoc project work as is required by the business to deliver enhanced performance across the store network.

Play an active part in the continuous improvement of both the Retail Finance, and overall Screwfix Finance function. Drive towards simplification and automation of routine activity always challenging the status quo.

Qualifications

• Excellent excel modelling and data presentation skills essential. Power BI knowledge preferable.
• Attention to detail ensuring right first time accuracy, maintaining the reputation and integrity of the function
• The ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of finance
• Experience in a retail or consumer-facing business is preferable
• A recognised financial qualification or part qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:

Financial wellbeing

• Wagestream access to track earnings and save
• Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
• Colleague support fund
• Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
• Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes

Every day benefits

• Career progression and development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring to help you thriveAccess to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
• Support networks available

Please let us know at [e-mail] if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.