Senior Financial Analyst - Retail

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading off-price retailer, where every day offers new opportunities for growth and achievement. As a finance professional, you'll leverage your accounting qualifications to navigate complex business models and drive profitability. Collaborate with commercial teams, lead sales forecasting, and communicate with senior leadership to shape financial strategies. This innovative firm fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and you'll have the chance to make a significant impact in retail. Ready to advance your career and be part of a team dedicated to success? Apply now!

Qualifications

• Inquisitive finance professional with accounting qualifications and industry experience.
• Expertise in handling P&L analysis and sales forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales forecasting process for stores in the UK and Europe.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to challenge forecasts and understand drivers.
• Drive automation initiatives in sales reporting for better analysis.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Sales Forecasting

P&L Analysis

Variance Analysis

Business Partnering

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ICAEW

ACA

AAT

Job description

Job Description: TJX Europe

At TJX Europe, every day brings 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. TJX is a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Why You?

You are an inquisitive and calculated finance professional with an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, ACA, AAT) and relevant industry experience. You possess a curiosity and drive that make you unstoppable. With a keen eye for detail, you will handle the complexities of our business model, challenge our partners on profitability, P&L analysis, variance analysis, and more. You will be the go-to expert for our Commercial Teams, guiding them through finance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Forecasting & Reporting: Lead the sales forecasting process for our stores, staying updated on internal and external factors impacting sales in the UK and Europe.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with commercial and country planning teams, challenge forecasts, and understand key drivers. Partner with Property & Ecommerce finance to consolidate the full sales story.
• Executive Communication: Update the Senior Leadership team on Region 2 Sales plans, highlighting risks and opportunities to profit.
• Corporate Liaison: Serve as a key contact for Corporate on forecasts and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Automation & Efficiency: Drive automation initiatives in sales reporting, identifying opportunities for efficiencies and better analysis.
• Ad Hoc Support: Support the wider team, including Senior Finance Leadership, on various sales questions and analyses.

Why Join TJX Europe?

We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to success and innovation in retail.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and advance your career with TJX Europe! We offer opportunities for growth, recognition, and a competitive salary and benefits. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

Address:

73 Clarendon Road, Watford, United Kingdom