Finance Transformation & Projects Analyst

Kingfisher plc; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care

Pension Scheme

25 Days Holidays

Staff Discount

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Life Assurance

Bonus

Training & Development

Job summary

Kingfisher plc is seeking a Finance Projects Analyst to drive finance transformation, governance and efficiency across Group Functions Finance. You will supply data-driven insights, coordinate projects and implement process improvements with stakeholders across the Group.

The role requires strong Excel and Power BI skills, plus experience in financial control or GNFR environments. A hybrid working model offers balance between home and office collaboration.

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

Finance analysis

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder mgmt

Data interpretation

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Kingfisher plc is seeking a Finance Projects Analyst to drive finance transformation, governance and efficiency across Group Functions Finance. You will supply data-driven insights, coordinate projects and implement process improvements with stakeholders across the Group.

The role requires strong Excel and Power BI skills, plus experience in financial control or GNFR environments. A hybrid working model offers balance between home and office collaboration.