Senior Finance Analyst — Cost Forecasting & Insights (Hybrid)

Co-op Group; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail cooperative in the UK seeks a Lead Finance Analyst to support cost management and financial decision-making. The role includes engaging with department leaders, building financial models, and providing insights for strategic planning. Candidates should possess an accountancy qualification and experience with financial reporting and analysis. The position offers a hybrid working model with competitive benefits, including a bonus, pension contributions, and 28 days of holiday.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to subsidised onsite gym

30% discount on Co-op products

Virtual healthcare services

Training and career progression support

Qualifications

• Recognised accountancy qualification required.
• Experience with working on budgets and forecasts.
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and explain variances with Departments.
• Build financial models for accurate reporting.
• Deliver payroll analysis and cost reporting.
• Analyse trends to provide actionable insights.

Skills

Accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Experience with budgets, forecasts, P&Ls

Strong IT skills, including Excel

Attention to detail

Confidence in presenting data

Proactive mindset

Job description

A leading retail cooperative in the UK seeks a Lead Finance Analyst to support cost management and financial decision-making. The role includes engaging with department leaders, building financial models, and providing insights for strategic planning. Candidates should possess an accountancy qualification and experience with financial reporting and analysis. The position offers a hybrid working model with competitive benefits, including a bonus, pension contributions, and 28 days of holiday.