Financial Analyst

Dallas Holdings - Pret A Manger; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in the East Midlands is looking for a Finance Analyst to support productivity and profitability. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Data Science, and accounting qualifications. Experience with tools like SAP, AWS, and Oracle is preferred. This role offers a competitive yearly salary between £30,000 and £35,000.

Qualifications

• Partly Qualified/Newly Qualified Accountant required.
• Retail experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in driving productivity and profitability.
• Assist with timely and accurate Budgets and Forecasts for P&L.
• Produce automated, timely and accurate weekly reporting.

Skills

Finance and Accounting degree or Data Science degree

Partly Qualified/Newly Qualified Accountant

Prior experience with SAP

Prior experience with AWS

Prior experience with Oracle

Retail experience

Strong communication skills

Excellent Excel Skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Finance and Accounting degree or Data Science degree

Tools

SAP

AWS

Oracle

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Finance Manager in driving productivity & profitability across the US and UK business
• Assist timely and accurate Budgets and Forecasts for P&L (up to GP)
• Support monthly forecast process, and continuous Operations business partner collaboration
• Produce automated, timely and accurate weekly reporting including insight and analysis in trends, while monitoring key KPIs on stores performance
• Assist with financial modelling improvements on existing reporting, planning, and forecasting to enhance process efficiency
• Independently align financial and operational analyses with your business partners, challenging business partner assumptions when necessary
• Develop a strong & trusted partnership with accounting team seeking efficiencies in month end activities and transactional reporting

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Finance and Accounting degree or Data Science degree
• Partly Qualified/Newly Qualified Accountant
• Prior experience with SAP, AWS, and Oracle
• Retail experience beneficial
• Strong communication skills - written and oral
• Excellent Excel Skills with modelling experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Completion of budget/forecast process within the dedicated timeframe to a high level of accuracy
• Robust and timely month end close including appropriate detail for key drivers
• Timely, accurate and relevant reporting, insight and analysis
• Improvements or enhancements made to existing files that become faster and more efficient

Department Support Centre Locations Support Centre Yearly salary £30,000 - £35,000