Finance Analyst - M2M and Trade

Dunelm; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunelm Finance Analyst role in the Business Finance Trading team offers hands-on cost management, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will own costs for the made-to-measure business, provide trade support and contribute to budgeting and forecasting. This role suits analytical individuals pursuing ACCA/CIMA with a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Cost review: support made to measure costs, month-end postings, budgeting and forecasting.
• Financial reporting & cost centre management: prepare slides and monthly reports with insights.
• Support cost centre budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes, including variance analysis.
• Investment support: review NsCaps and ROI reporting.
• Trade support: run standard reporting and weekly/ad-hoc reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

ACCA/CIMA study

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.

At Dunelm, our Finance team isn’t just about numbers, we’re the powerhouse behind smart decisions, smooth operations, and spotting golden opportunities for growth. We balance the books and manage procurement like pros, but we also dive deep into financial data to uncover patterns, trends, and hidden gems that help steer our business forward.

With an approximately 85-strong team, we’re just the right size - agile enough that no one gets lost in the crowd (or stuck doing the same thing every day), but big enough to offer real opportunities to grow explore new areas and really challenge yourself. If you think finance is all grey suits and spreadsheets - think again. Here, we're making numbers exciting, decisions smarter, and opportunities bigger.

We are looking for a dynamic and analytical Finance Analyst to join our Business Finance Trading team. In this role, you will take ownership of our made to measure business’s costs, provide support for their trade, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced retail environment and gain exposure to key financial processes while pursuing a professional accounting qualification.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities

• Cost review
  • Support all made to measure costs, including handling month-end postings, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
  • Ensure accuracy in month-end reporting.
  • Prepare bonus calculations for our virtual consultant colleagues
• Financial Reporting & Cost Centre Management
  • Prepare Cost Centre and other P&L slides for Executive Performance Reviews (EPR).
  • Support the preparation and consolidation of monthly reports, ensuring they provide clear insights into cost management.
  • Support cost centre budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes, including variance analysis and outturn projections.
  • Continuously review and challenge cost centre performance, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Investment Support
  • Support any Non-Stock Capital Expenditure (NsCaps), including reviewing and challenging business cases and investment requests.
  • Support with ROI reporting: Weekly or monthly review of actual ROI by category to understand performance and highlight any risks / opps.
• Trade Support
  • Support trading teams by running standard reporting and supporting & produce weekly and ad-hoc reports to support financial data and insights.

Work your way, together

We’re a hybrid business, which means you’ll have flexibility alongside time together with your team. In this role, you can expect 3 days a week in the office or on‑site, helping you stay connected, collaborate and do your best work for our customers.

What we'll look for in you

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach with the ability to challenge assumptions and offer innovative solutions to business problems.
• A desire to study towards a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) – study support will be provided.