Commercial Finance Analyst (35439)

Holland and Barrett; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland and Barrett seeks a Finance Analyst to provide financial reporting and analysis for the International division on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You'll manage the month-end close process, collaborate with stakeholders, and develop insightful reporting linked to business operations. This role is perfect for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for driving positive change in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

H&B Employee Discount - 25%

Pension company contribution

Exclusive benefits from retailers and providers

Qualifications

• Prior experience in analyst/management accountant roles in a commercial environment.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and decision-making support.
• Ability to translate finance for non-financial colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end close process including journals posting and P&L review.
• Prepare and consolidate International Trade Review packs.
• Support timely Monthly packs for International Lead Team.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel Modelling

Attention to Detail

Communication

Understanding of Accounting Principles

Education

Accountancy qualification (CIMA / ACA / ACCA) or newly qualified

Job description

Join our team and be part of a company that truly lives its values. With our expertise and commitment to innovation, we aim to build trust and make health and wellness accessible to all. By fostering inclusivity and care, we work collaboratively to improve the well-being of our colleagues, customers, and communities.

The Role

The Purpose of the Role:

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner for International, this role offers the chance to provide financial reporting, analysis, and support to the International division, focusing on Opex run costs, Capex investment, and financial modelling and forecasting.

You will collaborate closely with International and Finance colleagues to ensure robust accounting practices, deliver monthly international leadership packs, and work with the wider finance team to complete month-end accounts. Additionally, you will have the chance to develop commercial capabilities by partnering with non-finance stakeholders, driving insightful reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of month end close process including posting journals, P&L review, Capex review, and managing accruals & prepayments
• Preparation and consolidation of weekly International Trade Review packs.
• Support in timely and accurate delivery of monthly packs for International Lead Team.
• Monthly creation and presentation of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Support in timely and accurate delivery of insightful reporting linked to sales and cost variances vs latest forecast.
• Work closely with non-financial stakeholders to help model financial benefit of Global New Product Development.

Location: This role is based in Nuneaton, and may be occasionally required to travel to other locations of H&B. We support flexibility and productivity of our employees by hybrid working arrangements with minimum 2 days presence in the office

The Person

Key Requirements:

• Prior experience in analyst/management accountant roles, preferably gained in a commercial environment. Additionally, you should be able to demonstrate excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide reporting insight and key decision support across the function.
• Strong Excel modelling skills
• A laser focus on attention to detail, the ability to translate finance for non-finance colleagues, and an appetite for driving and facilitating positive change.

• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build and maintain credible relationships with key stakeholders at various levels in the business
• Nice to have: Accountancy qualification currently studying (CIMA / ACA / ACCA) or newly qualified

What we offer

Our Benefits for this role include, but not limited to:

• H&B Employee Discount - 25%
• Pension company contribution
• Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers
• And many more!

We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.

Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).