Logistics Finance Analyst

Next; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a finance analyst to support warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have commercial finance experience, strong analytical skills, and be part-qualified in accounting. You will be responsible for managing timely financial reporting, forecasting, and collaborating with various teams. This position offers a dynamic role with growth opportunities in a well-established organization.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT products

Company performance based bonus

On-site nursery available

Financial wellbeing services

Access to discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial finance or management accounting role.
• Part-qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong analytical and Excel skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of warehouse period-end postings.
• Prepare periodic reports detailing cost movements.
• Collaborate with warehouse management to review cost performance.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Management accounting role

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Experience with Databricks

Education

Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Job Description

Based in Elmsall you’ll play a key role in supporting our warehouse operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and efficient forecasting. Working closely with finance and operational teams, you’ll help drive cost efficiency and provide financial insight to support key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Period End & Reporting

• Take ownership of warehouse period-end postings, including all journals and cost allocations.
• Post actuals and forecasts accurately and in line with timelines.
• Prepare periodic reports detailing cost movements and variances to forecast.
• Update Board Papers with actuals, commentary, and insights.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of accruals (e.g., staff costs, overtime, bonuses, and international hubs).
• Be the first point of contact for audit and finance queries.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Set up and roll over forecast files; update and post forecasts in the MWF system.
• Stream costs across sales streams and forecast international cash flow for Head Office teams.
• Support in preparing the annual budget for all warehouse operations, consolidating input from individual sites.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with warehouse management to review cost performance and drive improvements.
• Provide analysis and insights into CPU (Cost Per Unit) and warehouse KPIs.
• Support operational teams with cost focus packs and site-level reviews.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is analytical, proactive, and enjoys being close to the operation. You’ll need to be confident in managing data, spotting trends, and providing meaningful insights that support business performance.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a commercial finance or management accounting role.
• Part-qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA).
• Strong analytical and Excel skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across finance and operations.
• Organised and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Experience with Databricks is desirable but not essential.

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

About the Team

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria’s Secret products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On‑site nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our staff shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on‑site parking
• Financial wellbeing – save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship – grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct‑to‑work – discount online and in‑store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support networks – access network groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.