Finance Analyst - Stores and People

Dunelm; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homewares company in the UK is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their Business Finance Team in Leicester. This role involves producing financial reports, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing insights to aid decision-making. Ideal candidates are currently pursuing finance qualifications and possess strong communication and Excel skills. The company values diversity and offers a hybrid working model for a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Wellness support programs

Hybrid working model

Access to a Virtual GP

Qualifications

• Progress in Finance qualification exams.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports.
• Support month-end close accurately and timely.
• Forecasting and budgeting responsibilities.
• Provide insightful analysis for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Work across functions in the Finance team.
• Engage in production of financial reports.
• Support decision-making through financial insights.

Skills

Commercially minded

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good Excel skills

Education

Studying towards a Finance qualification (CIMA or ACCA)

Job description

Overview

Home. There's no place like it.

And there's no feeling like helping people create the joy of feeling truly at home. At Dunelm, that's what we do. We're the UK's number one choice for homewares because we make home life lovelier for our customers. And we've crafted a workplace that feels just as welcoming - where you can bring your ideas, be yourself, and feel right at home.

The Business Finance Team is a team of roughly thirty finance professionals, who partner with the functions across Dunelm, to:

• Produce timely and accurate weekly and monthly reports and insight to inform trading and operational control and decision making
• Set targets (in conjunction with business) and provide independent view of forecasts and trends
• Hold business to account to deliver to targets and manage risks and opportunities
• Support and challenge tactical and strategic decision making, including financial appraisal (and post investment appraisal)
• Agitate for optimising profitability and return on investment, and for best use of our resources
• Use our unique viewpoint to join things up, "unblock" issues and put simple structure around priorities and actions

There are many opportunities for development in the team, both:

• Progression through Analyst, Business Partner, Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager and Head of; and
• Partnering with the varied parts of Dunelm's business, including Stores, Supply Chain, Digital, Marketing, Tech, Commercial and many more!

What you'll be doing

The Finance Analysts in the Business Finance team operate as a 'pool', meaning that you will work across functions and types of work, thereby both broadening your experience and ensuring cover for critical work.

What the role Requires of you

• That (if you are not already qualified) you be studying towards a Finance qualification and make progress towards passing your exams and building your experience
• Primary outcomes you are responsible for include:
• • Production of weekly and monthly reporting
  • Support the month-end close being accurate, timely and in accordance with policies as set by Financial Reporting (P&L and balance sheet)
  • Forecasting and budgeting
  • Insight and analysis to better inform decision making
  • Ad hoc analysis to support investment decisions.

What we'll look for in you

Essential Skills

• Commercially minded, with a genuine drive to make a difference and support Dunelm to achieve its growth and profitability targets
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Working towards a Finance qualification such as CIMA or ACCA
• Good Excel skills, able to use various sources of data to produce insightful information

Behaviours we look for:

• Communicating - Sharing information and insight and communicating in engaging ways
• Curiosity - Always seeking to discover something new. Asking why and seeking to understand. Asking when you don\'t know.
• Adapting - Trying new ways of doing thing; continually learning from doing; being versatile and taking on a range of different tasks
• Thinking Big - Showing enthusiasm and ambition for what you and your colleagues can achieve.
• Challenging - Having a \'can do\' mindset; having courage to speak up when you see things that could be improved
• Making It Happen - Gaining clarity early on regarding what needs doing and anything you don\'t understand; taking timely action to raise and overcome issues

D&I and Working Culture

D&I statement

Dunelm is committed to becoming a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers and locations. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, ability, gender or sexual identity, socio-economic background or education. We are committed to making Dunelm a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Work your way

We want our colleagues to feel at home wherever they work, so that they are comfortable and can be their best selves. In addition, we want everyone to feel connected to the business, our strategy and the teams they work with.

Where hybrid working is applicable, colleagues need to strike the right balance to fulfil both of these important factors. You will find the right mix of being at home, in the office & out in the business, bearing in mind business needs, job role and level of responsibility.

Wellbeing is more than just a buzzword here

From our Wellbeing Buddies and Mental Health First Aid training to our progressive parental leave, menopause policies and Colleague Support Fund, we're committed to supporting our colleagues in every area - and at every stage - of their lives. Through our partnership with the Retail Trust, everyone at Dunelm has free access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, as well as therapy and counselling, plus information, guidance and advice in all areas of financial, emotional and physical wellbeing.

Where you'll be working

Watermead Business Park, Pontylue Way, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1AD