Senior Finance Analyst - Planning & Group Functions

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retailer in Watford is seeking a qualified accountant for a key role within the Business Planning finance team. The position involves P&L forecasting, collaborating with finance teams, and presenting insights to Senior Leadership. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and advanced Excel expertise. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant in a finance role.
• Experience in a retail environment is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the timetable and process for the Rolling plan.
• Act as a business partner on P&L forecasting.
• Update Senior Leadership on profits and risks.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Experience in retail environment

Ability to develop relationships

Proficiency in presenting to Senior Leadership

High initiative

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to develop financial models

Ability to escalate issues

Job description

TJX Europe: At TJX Europe, every day offers new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Join our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether working in Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores (TK Maxx & Homesense), you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Join our TJX team—a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.

Job Description: Job Summary

1. This is a key position within the Business Planning finance team, responsible for P&L forecasting, Capital, and depreciation.
2. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support the Senior Leadership team, with direct exposure to the European CFO.
3. Strong business partnering is essential, as the role collaborates with finance teams to consolidate P&L risks and opportunities, providing a narrative to the Executive and Corporate teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the timetable, process, and act as a key contact for the Rolling plan/Verbal process for total Europe.
2. Serve as a trusted business partner for finance teams on P&L forecasting, understanding our business model and cost structures, and challenging profitability assumptions.
3. Consolidate bimonthly forecasts of the total Europe P&L, updating the Senior Leadership team on profits, risks, and opportunities.
4. Submit the P&L rolling forecast to Corporate, including supporting documents and Onestream uploads.
5. Organize and plan the rolling plan timetable, including review meetings with business partners.
6. Develop a good understanding of overall profitability, including sales and all P&L lines.
7. Consolidate Capital and depreciation processes, working with commercial finance to build the 3-year plan and assess long-term impacts.
8. Assist with ad hoc analysis and requests from Exec/Corporate.

Key Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Qualified Accountant
• Experience in retail environment (advantageous)
• Ability to develop relationships, communicate, and influence at various levels
• Proficiency in presenting to Senior Leadership
• High initiative, curiosity, and drive
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to develop and maintain financial models
• Ability to escalate and resolve issues

At TJX Europe, we pride ourselves on our past success and are excited about our future. We offer opportunities for growth, recognition, and a competitive salary and benefits package. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.