Finance Operations Analyst

Finance Operations Analyst

Our Finance Operations team is now looking for a Finance Operations Analyst to play a key role in driving insight and efficiency across our finance functions. You will produce analysis and reporting that supports not only the Finance Operations team, but also provides valuable insights to the wider Finance organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their finance career looking to grow their expertise and contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

As a Finance Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for preparing accurate reports and providing financial analysis to various teams across the Finance department. Your role will also be instrumental in maintaining compliance, driving process improvement, and supporting internal and external audit functions. You'll engage with stakeholders across the business and play an integral part in initiatives that keep our operations both efficient and compliant.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Producing financial analysis and reporting for key finance stakeholders
2. Owning and improving monthly performance slide packs for Finance Operations
3. Supporting project roadmaps and scoping with key stakeholders
4. Performing aged stock calculations, posting journals into SAP, and reporting aged stock metrics
5. Creating and managing SharePoint workflows
6. Conducting MAP investigations and reconciling balance sheet accounts
7. Responding to internal queries and supporting audit processes
8. Driving new initiatives to maintain regulatory compliance
9. Supporting wider Finance functions with ongoing analysis and improvements
10. Ad hoc tasks and project work as required

Depending on your role, you may be fully on-site or have a mix of on-site and home working – this is what we refer to as ‘Hybrid’. Our hybrid working policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on-site, depending on business needs.

You’ll bring strong analytical skills, an eye for detail, and a willingness to learn. You’re an early-stage accountant eager to develop through a professional qualification, and you thrive in environments where you can contribute to both process improvement and financial reporting. You take ownership of your work and adapt easily to shifting priorities.

You will also have:

1. Advanced Excel skills and confidence using VBA
2. A foundational understanding of financial accounting
3. A high level of curiosity and interest in learning new concepts
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
5. A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently
6. Flexibility to manage varying workloads throughout the financial period
7. Integrity, resilience, and a strong alignment with Harrods values

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.

Additional Information:

Time Type: Permanent

Department: PoS Control (Christopher Johnson)