Senior Finance Analyst | Global Retailer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks a Senior Finance Analyst to oversee core FP&A elements. You will partner across multiple functions, drive growth strategies, and produce detailed business performance analysis. This role offers clear career development pathways with significant responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years+ experience in FP&A/commercial finance required.
• Exposure to retail and consumer industries beneficial.
• Capable of acting autonomously with budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Leading with budgeting and forecasting.
• Producing analysis on business performance and retail KPIs.
• Assisting with financial modeling and month-end close.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Commercial acumen

Excel

Education

CIMA or ACCA (actively studying)

Tools

SAP

BI

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Senior Finance Analyst | Global Retailer, london (city of london)

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you looking to take the next step in your finance journey within a strategic, forward-looking role? Perhaps you’d feel at home in a business that prioritises career development with a clear route to management?

Agora Talent is partnering with an expanding international retail group in the search for a Senior Finance Analyst. Our client have been growing across the UK, having opening three new sites last year alone.

Having doubled in revenue in the last three years to circa £175m, they remain ambitious and plan to continue to expand their market share and further increase revenue.

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager and working alongside two Junior Analysts, you will be able to take increasing ownership of core elements of FP&A and commercial finance, with the longer-term plan being for you to have a direct report in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Leading with budgeting and forecasting
• Acting as a key business partner across multiple functions
• Producing analysis on business performance and retail KPIs
• Recommending measures to drive growth and improve processes
• Preparing reports and presentations for finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Translating financial information so non-finance stakeholders can understand
• Analysing sales, margin, stock, pricing, promotions, the P&L, etc
• Assisting with financial modelling
• Contributing to month-end close - e.g. accruals, variance analysis
• 3 years+ experience in FP&A/commercial finance
• Exposure to retail and consumer industries
• Actively studying towards CIMA or ACCA
• Capable of acting autonomously with budgeting and forecasting
• Experience with retail KPIs
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Strong commercial acumen
• Analytical mindset
• SAP experience
• BI experience

Location: Central London (3 days in office)