Senior Operations FP&A Analyst

Richemont; West Malling; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Healthcare package

Job summary

Watchfinder in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced financial operations professional to drive controlling and reporting across manufacturing-adjacent activities. You will manage inventory valuations, standard costing and variance analysis, while partnering with supply chain finance to deliver cost improvements.

The role requires a strong analytics mindset, advanced Excel skills, and experience with BI tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in operational controlling, manufacturing finance, or plant/cost controlling.
• Strong grasp of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory / margin movements.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into business narrative.
• Advanced skills in Excel (complex modelling, pivot tables, macros/VBA a plus) and BI tools (Metabase, Tableau or similar).
• Experience with SAP FICO is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Financial process improvement and reporting.
• Track inventory levels / valuation and manages reconciliation.
• Improve reporting processes and automate recurring analysis.
• Support key projects within operations contributing to financial performance improvement.
• Covers under Operations, our servicing and logistic department across 3 international sites.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities and translate them into actionable recommendations.
• Perform standard costing and variance analysis (price, volume, mix, efficiency).
• Prepare operational reporting, accruals and reconciliations on key KPIs vs budget.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data storytelling

Excel advanced

Inventory/margin analysis

Operational controlling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

BI tools (Metabase/Tableau)

SAP FICO

Job description

Since Watchfinder & Co. was first founded in 2002, it has grown to become the premier resource from which to buy and sell premium pre-owned watches. With thousands of watches available from more than 50 brands, including Rolex, Omega, IWC and more, plus boutiques across the UK and a manufacturer certified service centre, Watchfinder has established itself as the top pre-owned watch specialist.

How will you make an impact?

• Financial process improvement and reporting
• Track inventory levels / valuation and manages reconciliation
• Improve reporting processes and automate recurring analysis
• Support key projects within operations contributing to financial performance improvement
• Covers under Operations, our servicing and logistic department across 3 international sites.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities and translate them into actionable recommendations.
• Perform standard costing and variance analysis (price, volume, mix, efficiency)
• Prepare operational reporting, accruals and reconciliations on key KPIs vs budget

How will you experience success with us

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in operational controlling, manufacturing finance, or plant/cost controlling.
• Strong grasp of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory / margin movements.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into business narrative.
• Advanced skills in Excel (complex modelling, pivot tables, macros/VBA a plus) and BI tools (Metabase, Tableau or similar)
• Experience with SAP FICO is a plus

Preferred / Similar Backgrounds

• Cost accounting or product costing roles.
• Supply chain finance or logistics controlling.
• Commercial/business analyst roles within an industrial or production environment.

How do we keep you smiling

• We are a great team at HQ, you will work alongside some of the most passionate people about Watches and technology
• We have a generous benefits scheme, including discounts and healthcare packages
• The chance to join aboard a business that is taking strides to introduce our product globally
• Sociable, friendlyteam!

Your journey with us

Our aim is to provide you a transparent interview process from the moment you apply for the role. It's important for us that you get to know us to ensure the role aligns to your future career objectives.

We provide all candidates with open-door access to key people across the business so they can discuss opportunities, get a feel for our culture, and better understand how they can make an impact and be part of Watchfinder's exciting trajectory.

Interview Process

1st Stage: A 'Let's Chat' conversation Initially, when your application is selected, you will receive an introduction call to explain the main points in terms of this position, and to have a chance to showcase your motivation.

2nd Stage: Complete an Excel Task, followed by an interview with our Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Final Stage: Meet with our CFO and HR Business Partner

Why work for Watchfinder?

Firstly, what makes Watchfinder a great place to work is the people! Whether that be within your immediate team or across other areas of the business, there really is a family feel across the whole company.

We've had numerous success stories throughout the business of our staff furthering and developing their careers, proving to be integral contributors to the company.