Finance Business Partner - Costs

WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail company in Leicester is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join their Commercial Finance team. This role involves supporting the Senior Finance Manager by assisting with month-end procedures, budgeting, and cost management. Ideal candidates will have a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) and 1-2 years of post-qualification experience. The company offers several benefits including a holiday purchase scheme and enhanced maternity pay.

Benefits

Holiday Purchase Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Share Save Scheme

Enjoy your Birthday Off

Free Wellbeing Tools

Generous Discount Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post qualification experience.
• Positive, professional 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Finance Manager in reporting requirements.
• Assist with month end procedures and budgeting processes.
• Drive a strong cost management culture.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Strong Excel modelling skills

Education

Professional accountancy body qualification in CIMA, ACCA or ACA

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic, hard‑working individual to join the Commercial Finance team. Ideal for a newly qualified accountant looking to grow and develop their skills within a dynamic environment.

You will support the Senior Finance Manager in the delivery of reporting requirements across the UK. Responsibilities will include month end, procedures, assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes, and driving a strong cost management culture.

About you

• Professional accountancy body qualification in CIMA, ACCA or ACA
• 1-2 years post qualification experience
• Positive, professional "can do" attitude.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong Excel modelling skills

About us

Did you know we’re a FTSE‑250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK, Europe, and the United States. We’re the UK’s leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono‑brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven‑e‑commerce websites!

Our success is based on strong, long‑standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading‑edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams.

Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state‑of‑the‑art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi‑faith room and a parent room.

Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do – we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.

Some of our benefits

• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Share Save Scheme
• Enjoy your Birthday Off
• Free Wellbeing Tools
• Generous Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees’ unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.