Senior Finance Analyst - Working Capital

Boots UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

Boots Opticians in Nottingham is recruiting a Senior Finance Analyst – Working Capital to join our Controllership team, reporting into the Finance Manager – Working Capital, Margin & Cashflow Accounts. This role covers debtors, creditors, VAT and cash within a skilled finance function.

You will deliver accurate month-end processes, manage cash allocation, balance sheet analysis and support external audit. The ideal candidate is ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or part-qualified, with VAT experience,

Qualifications

• Qualified, part-qualified, or newly qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• VAT experience and tax submissions
• Strong communication with senior finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to proactively manage workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in financial modelling and reporting tools
• Strong Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for accurate reporting of debtors and creditors as part of month end close
• Review balance sheet reconciliations with outsource Finance team
• Work with tax team and payroll to ensure HMRC submissions are recorded and reported
• Maintain oversight of cash balances and bank reconciliations
• Support with cash forecasts
• Identify opportunities to drive efficiency through automation and improved processes

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial modelling

Communication

Workload management

Excel

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Nottingham (Support Office)

Closing Date: 21/08/26

Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi, [e-mail]

Boots Opticians are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst – Working Capital to join our Controllership team, reporting into the Finance Manager – Working Capital, Margin & Cashflow Accounts. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team that has broad reach across pivotal areas of finance, including debtors and creditors, VAT, and cash.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a multi‑faceted role which allows you to use and develop your technical accounting knowledge and analytical mind‑set, as well as build relationships with key stakeholders. You will have responsibility for accurately delivering month end processes, as well as management of cash allocation and analysis of our balance sheet.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for accurate reporting of debtors and creditors as part of month end close
• Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by outsource Finance team
• Work with tax team and payroll to ensure HMRC submissions are accurately recorded and reported
• Maintain oversight of cash balances and bank reconciliations
• Support with cash forecasts
• Work collaboratively with O2C and P2P teams as necessary
• Provide support for the external audit process for area of responsibility
• Identify opportunities to drive efficiency in processes by further automation and elimination of non‑value add tasks
• Work closely with the Genpact R2R team to ensure all tasks are accurately completed on time
• Provide support to the franchise business development managers to help them understand the debt in their areas

What You’ll Need To Have (our Must-haves)

• Qualified, Part-qualified or newly qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA etc.) accountant
• Experience with VAT
• Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate with senior finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to proactively manage workload and deliver to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, diverse environment
• Proficiency in financial modelling and reporting tools.
• Strong Excel skills are essential

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in retail finance or working capital management.
• Experience of SAP and Power BI
• Background in Technical Accounting

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots, we believe in your potential. With our supportive culture, you’ll have opportunities for professional development and career progression. Whether you aspire to lead a team or specialise in a particular area, we’re here to help you achieve your goals.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits scheme including options for additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, and much more.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

A Bit About Us

At Boots, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we’re committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What’s next?

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑base basis.