Senior Finance Analyst - Scoot 12 Month FTC

Driver Hire Borders; Croxley Green, Watford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks a proactive individual to manage day-to-day financial operations in their newly launched Scoot division. The role requires preparing financial reports, conducting analyses, and collaborating with stakeholders. The flexible hybrid work model offers an excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

Employee discount card for Tesco

Pension match contributions

Health and Wellbeing support

Life Assurance coverage

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant preferred, with a relevant degree desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced IT proficiency, particularly in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Preparing weekly sales reports and conducting monthly profit and loss analysis.
• Leading budgeting, planning, and forecasting activities.
• Managing invoice and credit processes, overseeing 3PL management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Excel

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 4 weeks of service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About the role

We have a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of our newly launched Scoot division. This role is crucial in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the Scoot business, ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing analytical support to drive informed decision-making. You will play a key role in supporting the wider Booker Retail business with financial insights, helping to shape the success of this new venture. This position does not have direct reports but offers the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across the business.

We offer a hybrid working model, with three days based at one of our regional offices - Watford, High Wycombe, Wellingborough, or Eccles - and two days working from home, providing flexibility and work-life balance.

You will be responsible for

Reporting to the Booker Retail Finance Manager, the key responsibilities of this role include:

• Preparing weekly sales reports, ensuring alignment between retail sales and wholesale sales uplifts.

• Conducting monthly profit and loss analysis, comparing actuals against business cases.

• Leading budgeting, latest estimate (LE) planning, and forecasting activities.

• Managing and overseeing invoice and credit processes related to handheld terminals, commission charges, and marketing support.

• Overseeing third-party logistics (3PL) management and ensuring rebate credits are processed back to Booker Group.

• Administering and controlling sales incentive schemes to drive performance.

• Supporting the Commercial Finance Manager with ad hoc analytical work outside of the Scoot framework.

You will need

To succeed in this role, you should be a proactive, results-driven individual with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and integrity.

• Qualified Accountant (preferred) with a relevant degree (desirable).

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Advanced IT proficiency, particularly in Excel.

• Team player, capable of collaborating across multiple sites.

• Willingness to travel to other sites as required.