Finance Projects Analyst

Kingfisher; Hampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher is seeking a Finance Projects Analyst to support finance transformation, governance and operational excellence initiatives across Group Functions Finance. You will analyse data, develop dashboards and coordinate with Finance, Procurement and Shared Services to deliver meaningful change.

The role requires strong Excel and Power BI skills, an accounting qualification (or actively pursuing one), and excellent stakeholder management across multiple priorities in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Finance experience with a recognised accounting qualification (or working towards one), supported by strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Advanced Excel expertise, with experience managing large datasets and producing meaningful insights.
• Competent Power BI user with the ability to develop reporting and performance dashboards.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, confident presenting to a range of audiences.
• Experience within a GNFR or financial control environment is advantageous; French language skills are beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analytical support across finance transformation, operational excellence and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyse financial and operational data, providing insights and recommendations to support project delivery and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain project tracking, reporting and dashboards to monitor progress, milestones and outcomes for senior stakeholders.
• Support finance governance, controls and approval frameworks, ensuring effective and compliant processes.
• Act as a key link between Finance, Procurement, Shared Services (GBS) and business stakeholders, coordinating workshops, communications and project activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and finance performance, while supporting and deputising for the Senior Operational Finance Manager - Projects when required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting qualification (or working towards one)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 70,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas to life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement. As a Finance Projects Analyst, you’ll support key finance transformation, governance and operational excellence initiatives across Group Functions Finance. Working with stakeholders around the Group, you’ll provide data-driven insights, project coordination and process improvement support to deliver meaningful change, enhance ways of working and increase efficiency across the Finance function.

What’s the job?

• Deliver analytical support across finance transformation, operational excellence and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyse financial and operational data, providing insights and recommendations to support project delivery and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain project tracking, reporting and dashboards to monitor progress, milestones and outcomes for senior stakeholders.
• Support finance governance, controls and approval frameworks, ensuring effective and compliant processes.
• Act as a key link between Finance, Procurement, Shared Services (GBS) and business stakeholders, coordinating workshops, communications and project activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and finance performance, while supporting and deputising for the Senior Operational Finance Manager - Projects when required.

What you’ll bring

• Finance experience with a recognised accounting qualification (or working towards one), supported by strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Advanced Excel expertise, with experience managing large datasets and producing meaningful insights.
• Competent Power BI user with the ability to develop reporting and performance dashboards.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, confident presenting to a range of audiences.
• Experience within a GNFR or financial control environment is advantageous; French language skills are beneficial but not essential.

How We Work

We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration. We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements.

What We Offer

An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here. We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Scroll down below to find out more about our benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our customers come from all walks of life - and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.