Senior Finance Analyst

The TJX Companies, Inc; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Watford is seeking a finance professional with strong skills in accounting and analysis. You will manage store cost forecasting and collaborate with various teams to enhance financial performance. The ideal candidate will have an accounting qualification and experience in P&L and variance analysis. This role offers an inclusive environment that values innovation.

Qualifications

• Inquisitive and calculated finance professional with industry experience.
• Strong communication skills to simplify finance results to non-finance teams.
• Ability to challenge variances and understand market nuances.

Responsibilities

• Run Finance cycles and understand variances to forecast.
• Model and publish Payroll Feeds for monthly payroll management.
• Collaborate with Central Store Operations for financial analysis.
• Monitor headcount and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Update Retail Senior Leadership team on store performance.
• Provide ad hoc support for regional store performance analysis.

Skills

Accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, ACA, AAT)

P&L analysis

Variance analysis

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Job description

Job Requirements

Why You?

You’ll be an inquisitive & calculated finance professional, holding an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, ACA, AAT) as well as industry experience, with a curiosity and drive that makes you unstoppable. With a keen eye for detail, you’ll tackle the complexities of our business model and challenge our partners on profitability, P&L analysis, variance analysis and so‑forth. You’ll be the go‑to person for our Commercial Teams, guiding them through the world of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Stores cost Forecasting, Modelling & Reporting across our European base: including Stores payroll, Loss Prevention, Customer Services, Repairs and Maintenance and Utilities.

• Running the Finance cycles (Verbal, Month End, Rolling Plan, Budget), understanding and questioning variances to Forecast
• Modelling and publishing Payroll Feeds (the hours allocated to Stores each month to spend on Payroll)
• Monitoring headcount.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with Central Store Operations and/or Retail Operations, to support and analyse queries/requests from the market operators. Partner with the in‑market teams, challenging variances and understanding nuances of the market which may impact costs. Willing to travel occasionally across our markets.
• Effective Communication: Update the Retail Senior Leadership team on store performance, simplifying Finance results and metrics to non‑Finance departments to highlight key areas of focus.
• Automation & Efficiency: Identifying opportunities for further efficiencies in regular reporting and enhanced analysis.
• Ad Hoc Support: Provide support to direct Business Partners and wider teams on questions and analysis regarding Regional store performance.

Why TJX Europe?

At TJX Europe, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to driving success and innovation in the retail industry.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and take the next step in your career with TJX Europe!