Stock & Loss Analytics Analyst (Hybrid & Flexible)

WH Smith PLC; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

4pm Friday finish

Flexible working

24 days holiday + birthday

Family friendly leave

Company pension

Annual bonus

Cycle to work

Staff discount card

Job summary

WHSmith Europe is seeking a Finance Analyst to ensure accurate stock reporting and support loss prevention across the business. You will analyse audit data, investigate anomalies and produce monthly KPIs, working closely with internal teams and contractors.

This is a detail-focused role suited to someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and making informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent IT and PC skills, with confidence using standard business systems and software
• Good understanding of store operations and processes
• Basic understanding of financial ledgers and accounting principles
• Results-driven with a strong focus on achieving objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities
• Proactive approach to identifying issues and developing practical solution

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate Stock Audit balances
• Owning the identification of audit result anomalies and resolve them through further investigation
• Production of monthly Loss Prevention KPI's
• Trial to final balance decisions particularly in areas of ambiguity
• Data collection from outsourced contractors and internal systems to produce stock audit balances
• Producing trial stock audit balances
• Producing and publishing final balances following a quality assurance checking process
• Curating monthly Loss Prevention KPI's and deal with queries from Field Loss Prevention team

Skills

Analytical thinking

IT skills

Store operations

Accounting basics

Communication skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Job description

WHSmith Europe is seeking a Finance Analyst to ensure accurate stock reporting and support loss prevention across the business. You will analyse audit data, investigate anomalies and produce monthly KPIs, working closely with internal teams and contractors.

This is a detail-focused role suited to someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and making informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.