Finance Analyst - Operations

We are seeking a Finance Analyst for Operations to join our Finance Team at our Watford Support Centre. The successful candidate will provide financial analysis, reporting, and ad-hoc financial support. They will also play a key role in developing and delivering an efficient month-end process.

It is also imperative the successful candidate has at least 1 year of experience in a Finance role covering month-end reporting and debits and credits.

This role offers hybrid working, requiring the candidate to be in the Watford office 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management accounting for Stores and Operations (including Development Property costs, Salary costs, Legal costs, Store Variable costs), accountable for the month-end processes including accruals & prepayments, generation of P&Ls, variance analysis and commentary.
• Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations including the analysis of risks and opportunities and monthly review with the Head of Operations Finance.
• Supporting the Store teams by responding to P&L queries in a timely manner.
• Risk and opportunities tracking. Proactively looking forward to identify and manage financial risks and opportunities.
• Reporting - ensuring accuracy of reports and providing data to the Operations and Property team.
• Regear modelling and supporting with new store modelling for Board approvals, revising assumptions and ensuring accuracy of the model.
• Cross-functional working e.g. with VAT & FA teams to assist with any queries or analysis, to help the smooth, efficient working of the Finance function.

What are we looking for:

• A graduate.
• Part qualified in CIMA/ACCA, looking to complete their professional studies.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to draw conclusions and insights from data analysis.
• Good time management and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise work.
• Hard working and proactive.
• Enthusiastic and inquisitive.
• Excellent communication skills.

What can we offer you?

You'll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us.

We'll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:

• Competitive bonus
• Save-as-you-earn scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Colleague discount
• Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme

Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we're proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.

By giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for you, we are giving you a career that doesn't put your life on hold. Where you can be yourself, do your best work, and make a positive difference every day.

We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.

About Us:

Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in the industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.

But it is the Wickes culture that we are really proud of. It's a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we'll make you feel right at home.