Financial Analyst

Bestway Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified multinational business in the UK is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial and operational success. You will track financial metrics, analyze performance trends, and collaborate with various teams to enhance processes. The ideal candidate holds a degree in finance or accounting and has experience in retail or FMCG environments. Strong analytical skills and technical proficiency in Excel are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Track key financial and operational metrics.
• Analyse historical and current performance.
• Maintain a deep understanding of core financial systems.
• Collaborate with Retail Operations and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes.
• Support Management Accountant and executive team with analyses.
• Assist with month-end activities and ensure accurate financial close.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Commercial Acumen

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Problem-Solving

Business Partnership

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Part-qualified CIMA or ACCA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Financial Analyst supports the commercial and operational success of the business by ensuring the integrity, efficiency and continuous improvement of trading and financial systems. Operating within a fast paced retail and FMCG environment, the role focuses on enabling accurate financial reporting, optimising inventory and margin analysis, and streamlining end to end process across procurement, sales and supply chain. The analyst acts as a key liaison between finance, Performance Monitoring & Evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Track key financial and operational metrics such as sales, gross margin, returns, and inventory levels across channels and categories.
• Analyse historical and current performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth or cost optimisation.
• Systems & Data Integrity
  Maintain a deep understanding of core financial systems to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance. Perform regular reconciliations between systems and accounting records, proactively resolving discrepancies.
• Commercial Business Partnering
  Collaborate with Retail Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to provide financial analysis and support for pricing, promotions, store performance, and product launches.
• Process Optimisation & Automation
  Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting tools, and modelling frameworks. Champion automation initiatives to enhance speed, accuracy, and scalability.
• Ad‑Hoc Analysis & Strategic Projects
  Support the Management Accountant and executive team with deep‑dive analyses, business cases, and special projects aligned to commercial priorities and transformation initiatives.
• Month‑End & Financial Close Support
  Assist with month‑end activities including accrual preparation, general ledger review, and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure timely and accurate financial close in line with reporting deadlines.

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical Skills – The ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Commercial Acumen – A deep understanding of retail business models, sales processes, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Technical Proficiency – Expertise with financial software and advanced spreadsheet skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Communication – Strong written and verbal communication skills to present findings clearly to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Problem‑Solving – The ability to identify issues, think critically, and propose viable solutions.
• Business Partnership – A collaborative approach to working with different teams across the business to achieve collective goals.
• Attention to Detail – Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• Education – A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Part‑qualified CIMA or ACCA is desirable.
• Experience – Prior experience in a retail or fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment is highly valued.

About Bestway Group

Bestway Group is a diversified multinational family‑owned business with annualised turnover in excess of £4.5 billion. Starting off as a chain of retail convenience stores, the Group has grown to become a diversified multinational business with interests across the wholesale, pharmacy, real estate, cement and banking sectors. The Group is also the largest overseas investor in Pakistan and serves over 12 million customers and employs over 28,000 individuals across the UK, Pakistan and the Middle East.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We want strong, diverse teams built from talented individuals with different backgrounds, identities and experiences. We understand that no applicant ever ticks every box so please consider applying if the above applies.

If you are interested and would like to learn more, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.