Senior Finance Analyst

New Look; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Discount platform access

Virtual GP

Life assurance

Extra paid leave on birthday

Cycle2Work scheme

Retail Trust partnership

Job summary

New Look is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to deliver accurate reporting and insightful analysis across Estates transactional accounting. You’ll partner with Finance and key stakeholders to drive performance through data integrity and process improvements, while mentoring junior team members in a high-performing environment.

You’ll contribute to monthly close, budgeting, and forecasting, and support year-end audits, with a strong focus on commercial value and governance.

Qualifications

• Part qualified or qualified accountant with understanding of financial reporting and commercial impact.
• Strong analytics and ability to present concise findings to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in Estates transactional accounting, IFRS16 and CVA awareness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely reporting and insightful analysis to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance and stakeholders to improve reporting processes and data integrity.
• Mentor junior team members and lead by example in a collaborative environment.
• Manage month-end close tasks, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts with commentary on movements and risks.
• Support year-end group and statutory audits and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Decision support

Financial analysis

Education

Part qualified/Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re the feel-good fashion brand making style accessible and fun for over 55 years, on our website, mobile app and over 300 stores in the UK.

By living our values - we play to win, customer obsessed, we are one and it starts with me - we deliver That New Look Feeling for our customers and each other.

THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to deliver accurate, timely reporting and insightful analysis that supports informed business decision-making. Working closely with Finance and key stakeholders, you’ll help drive performance through clear technical insight, continuous improvement of reporting processes, and a strong focus on data integrity and commercial value. You’ll also play an important role in mentoring junior team members, fostering development, and leading by example in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Responsibilities cover four key areas of Estates transactional accounting;
• Contractual and Turnover Rent
• Service Charges
• Rates
• Landlords Insurance
• Accountable for ensuring the calculation and posting of accurate transactional level data for the four Estates areas
• Liaise and support Financial Accounting Manager with timely and accurate IFRS16 accounting
• Full understanding of the terms and conditions of the CVA and its requirements (i.e. monthly turnover statements)
• Full understanding of the business channel direct report is responsible for
• Full understanding of trading and non-trading operational costs budgets and forecasts to inform identification of risks and opportunities
• Employ a thorough knowledge of trading and proactive review of costs to identify risks and opportunities
• Accountable for reviewing and developing best processes with Finance for accurate, timely transactional level posting in order to minimise rework at period end
• Responsible for accurate working papers to support accounting entries providing accurate month end reporting, including balance sheet reconciliations
• Accurate month end cost reporting and variance analysis for business channel, providing detail and clarity on monthly cost variances
• Support the FBP in the creation of budgets and forecasts, including the impact of FYE and one-off costs
• Preparation of balance sheet review, including commentary on key areas of the balance and reason for movement

Supporting with year end Group and statutory audits, answering queries on business channel

WHO YOU ARE:

• Ability to de-mystify financial performance and provide clear and concise reporting and analysis resulting in balanced guidance and judgement
• Ability to work under own directive as well as the wider team
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Continued re-evaluation and development of financial reporting and analysis
• Open and receptive to new ideas and concepts
• Relevant practical experience gathered across a range of roles in a broad profit-driven business context
• A part qualified/qualified accountant who understands the financial implications of decisions and can make sound recommendations accordingly

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• 40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year
• Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers
• Virtual GP access for you and your children – it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you
• All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one
• Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
• Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave (eligible after 2 years service)
• Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans
• Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme
• We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust

Why New Look?

We care about you and the planet and believe fashion should be a force for positive change. We celebrate inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We’re proud of our inclusive culture and our talented team members who embrace our shared purpose, behaviours and values.

We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression, so you can be your absolute best and achieve your goals.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer, our colleagues work a range of patterns. If you have a specific pattern in mind, we're keen to discuss this with you in line with the output needed for the role.