Technology Finance Administrator

Primark; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Primark is seeking a Technology Finance Administrator to join our technology team in Reading. This hybrid role offers the chance to contribute to cost management processes and collaborate with Finance and Procurement across the business.

You will support PO workflows, cost tracking in SoftCo, and vendor onboarding while using Excel and PowerPoint to analyse data and drive improvements in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in administrative, finance, procurement, or vendor management.
• High accuracy and attention to detail with large datasets.
• Effective verbal and written communication and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive team player.
• Advanced IT proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with ERP/financial systems such as Oracle or SoftCo is advantageous.
• Highly organized with focus on process improvement and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of Technology cost management processes and WoW.
• Manage and maintain the Technology PO requisition process, including documentation, cost centres, and project codes.
• Oversee cost tracking in SoftCo, including PO creation, accruals, ageing items, and period-end processes.
• Ensure accurate PO management by reviewing reports, closing fully utilised POs, and resolving invoicing issues.
• Act as key contact for stakeholders, coordinating communication and managing the cost management mailbox with Finance and Procurement.
• Support vendor onboarding (via Zip), training, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

ERP/Financial systems

Tools

SoftCo

Oracle

Job description

Technology at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

Because we strive to put people first.

Culture, our way

Technology at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

Our technology team is actively shaping the next wave of advancements. Engaged with innovative initiatives, your expertise will propel our business into the future. Collaborating with a creative team of tech enthusiasts, you’ll contribute your unique skills to fuel our technological advancements.

What You’ll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let’s talk lifestyle: 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

This role is a hybrid opportunity, offering 1-2 days Working from home.

What You’ll Do as a Technology Finance Administrator

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of Technology cost management processes and ways of working (WoW).
• Manage and maintain the Technology PO requisition process, including documentation, cost centres, and project codes.
• Oversee cost tracking activities in SoftCo, including PO creation, accruals, ageing items, and period-end processes.
• Ensure accurate PO management by working with teams to review reports, close fully utilised POs, and resolve invoicing issues.
• Act as a key contact for stakeholders, coordinating communication, managing the cost management mailbox, and collaborating with Finance and Procurement.
• Support vendor onboarding (via Zip), training initiatives, and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Demonstrates 1-2 years of experience in administrative, finance, procurement, or vendor management roles, with strong analytical capabilities to identify trends, variances, and issues in financial data.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with confidence in handling and analyzing large datasets.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing, building strong stakeholder relationships and collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, acting as a proactive and professional team player with the confidence to appropriately challenge stakeholders when needed.
• Possesses advanced IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with working knowledge of ERP or financial systems such as Oracle or SoftCo considered advantageous.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on process improvement, prioritization, and driving operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we’re Caring and always strive to put people first. We’re also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.