Finance Manager - Boots Opticians

BOOTS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Employee discounts

Enhanced leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

EAP – counselling services

Job summary

Boots Opticians in Nottingham is seeking a Finance Manager - Working Capital to lead debtors, creditors and cash flow within the Controllership team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will manage a small team, drive efficiency and partner with key stakeholders across the business.

You will oversee month-end processes, manage cash, assist forecasts and ensure VAT compliance and NHS income streams, with opportunity to influence automation and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong finance systems knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage diverse workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication for stakeholder collaboration.
• Proficient in Excel and financial reporting.
• Leadership and line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end reporting of debtors and creditors.
• Manage cash balances and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare cash flows and assist with forecasts.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations by offshore R2R team.
• Ensure VAT compliance via monthly returns.
• Act as SME for NHS income streams.
• Collaborate with O2C and P2P teams as needed.
• Support external audits for the area of responsibility.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiencies.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Excel & reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Nottingham Support Office.

Recruitment Partner: Karen Nicholson [e-mail]

What you'll be doing

As a Finance Manager - Working Capital at Boots Opticians, you will play a crucial role in our Controllership team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. This hands-on position involves managing debtors, creditors, and cash flow, ensuring robust financial management and compliance across the Opticians business. You will collaborate with key stakeholders and support a small team, driving efficiency and process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee accurate reporting of debtors and creditors during month-end close.
• Manage cash balances and bank reconciliations for precise reporting.
• Prepare cash flows and assist with financial forecasts.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the offshore R2R team.
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations through monthly return reviews.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for NHS income streams.
• Collaborate with O2C and P2P teams as needed.
• Support the external audit process for your area of responsibility.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies through automation.

What you'll need to have (our must-haves)

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Strong understanding of finance systems and processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting.
• Leadership and line management experience

It would be great if you also have

• Minimum of two years PQE in financial accounting or management accounting.
• Experience with SAP and Power BI.
• Knowledge of VAT submissions in partial exemption environments.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience dealing with auditors and NHS revenue streams.

Where your brilliance can take you

In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow your career within the Boots Opticians finance team and the wider finance teams at Boots. Your contributions will not only enhance your professional development but also play a vital role in shaping the financial strategies that drive our business forward.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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A bit about us

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Be brilliant with Boots.