Finance Analyst Property and Investment

inploi; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and beauty retailer is looking for a Finance Analyst to manage financial aspects of property costs and support budgeting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate should have advanced Excel skills and be part qualified (CIMA/ACCA). The role offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and opportunities for development in a vibrant environment near East Croydon station.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Staff discount codes

30% discount on own brand products

Company pension matching

Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Management Accounts essential.
• Experience of working within a Retail environment preferable.
• Self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of costs controlled by the Property Function.
• Own the posting of Property Costs at month-end.
• Prepare flash reports and participate in month-end meetings.
• Support property cost centres at month end.
• Assist with IFRS16 reporting tasks.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA part qualified

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Strong communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

Part qualified CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station, is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities. We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun. Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Job Purpose

This is a key role within the Property and Investments Finance team with responsibility for the financial management of the Property Costs of Superdrug (c.800 stores) and for working with the Senior Property Finance Analyst to improve processes in these areas. You will also be involved with the management of the Rent costs for our sister company Savers (c.500 stores). You will act as the Finance Business Partner for members of the Property Function, helping them with queries, forecasting and budgeting and providing them with information that enables them to deliver company targets and business profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of all costs controlled by the Property Function, including Rent, Rates and Service Charges.
• Own the posting of certain Property Costs as part of month-end processes, ensuring robust controls, accurate accounting and Balance Sheet reconciliations with insight.
• Prepare flash reports prior to month end and participate in month-end meetings to provide variance insight where appropriate.
• Support a selection of Property Cost Centres at month end.
• Update Oracle Property Manager monthly for changes in leases and assist with IFRS16 reporting tasks.
• Work with the Senior Finance Analyst to establish regular reporting and analysis of Property Costs.
• Support the Senior Finance Analyst with Quarterly Forecasting and Annual Budgeting for Property Costs.
• Substitute for the Senior Finance Analyst in their absence.
• Develop an understanding of all areas controlled by the Property function to support adhoc analyses and assist the wider Property and Investments Finance team when appropriate.

Person Specification

• At least part qualified CIMA/ACCA
• Advanced knowledge of Excel essential
• Working knowledge of Oracle desirable
• Knowledge of Management Accounts essential
• Experience of working within a Retail environment preferable
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to develop strong working relationships across the business and with external stakeholders, including non-finance customers
• Self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic

Benefits

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our office near East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• Wagestream – a money management app for access to pay as you earn it
• Being part of a group working with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• Part of A.S. Watson Group, the world\'s largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss support

Hours

37.5 hours per week | 9:00am – 5:30pm. Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our office near East Croydon Station.

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