Group Commercial Finance Analyst

DFS Furniture Ltd; Lane Head; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in the UK is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their Commercial Finance team. This hybrid role involves producing performance reports, assisting in budgets, and providing insightful analysis to support business decisions. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial finance, strong analytical and spreadsheet skills, and be pursuing AAT Level 3, ACCA, or CIMA. Great development opportunities and benefits are offered, including a bonus scheme and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

30% off DFS products

Healthcare services access

Pension and Sharesave schemes

Life Assurance and Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance preferred.
• Strong spreadsheet skills are essential.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain key weekly performance reports.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Support monthly P&L review packs with commentary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Proactive self-starter

Education

AAT Level 3 or Commencing ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Google Sheets

Power BI

Job description

This is a hybrid role based at our Golborne Support Centre, with 2-3 days a week onsite.

The Finance Analyst will be a key member of the Sofology Commercial Finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Business Partner. The Commercial Finance function sits at the heart of the business, driving change and providing critical insight to support strategic and operational decision-making.This role is ideal for a motivated, analytical and agile problem-solver with aspirations to progress into a Finance Business Partner role and achieve professional accountancy qualification. The successful candidate will be a graduate or studying towards AAT Level 23.The position offers excellent mentoring and development opportunities, with a clear pathway to becoming fully qualified within 34 years.

About DFS

Were home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably.

At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether youre supporting our brands or serving our customers, youre helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but were united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone Welcome

Across our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you

What you'll be doing

In this role, youll :

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Produce and maintain key weekly performance reports, with a primary focus on Retail and Online channels
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, working closely with the management team to monitor performance
• Assist in the production of monthly P&L review packs, including commentary on material variances
• Partner with the Retail, Customer Service and Commercial Product teams by delivering clear, insightful ad-hoc reporting to support decision-making and business improvement
• Calculate and validate monthly bonus payments for the Retail and Customer Services teams
• Undertake ad-hoc analysis and tasks appropriate to the role, providing wider reporting support across the business

The role is for you if...

Capabilities Required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation and drive continuous process and efficiency improvements
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities effectively
• Pragmatic and commercially minded, demonstrating strong business awareness
• Sound financial modelling capability
• Advanced Excel and spreadsheet skills, with the ability to analyse and manipulate large volumes of data efficiently
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to extract meaningful insights from complex data sets
• Proactive self-starter with a hands-on approach and the ability to work independently

Experience / Qualifications

Finance experience with a preference for experience gained in a commercial finance environment

AAT level 3 or Commencing ACCA or CIMA

Strong spreadsheet skills, with experience of working with Google Sheets & Power BI also advantageous

DFS Benefits

Potential Annual Bonus Scheme : Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it

Growth and Training :

Learn new skills and develop your career with us

Leave :

Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year

Discounts :

Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsburys, ASOS, and IKEA

Wellbeing Perks :

Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships

Pension and Savings :

Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes

Life Assurance & Sick Pay :

Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay