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Client: Mountain Warehouse

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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12.08.2025

Position summary:

This role is focused on our Retail business, including UK stores and international locations in Europe, Canada, USA, and New Zealand.

As part of a team of 4, you will support the Finance Business Partner for Retail, who oversees business partnering, reporting, and financial control.

Month end responsibilities:

• Prepare and post period-end journal entries.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Explain variances to budget and prior year for key expenses.
• Assist in preparing performance reports for management.

Business partnering:

• Identify overspend drivers, analyze variances, and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Develop stakeholder relationships within the Retail team.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with the Commercial Finance team.

Compliance and controls:

• Participate in year-end processes and audits.
• Enhance financial systems and controls through continuous improvement.

Additional responsibilities:

• Participate in special projects as needed.

This role is suitable for someone studying towards an accountancy qualification and offers potential for advancement into a Management Accountant position.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of finance experience in a high-volume environment.
• Retail industry experience preferred.
• Self-motivated with a drive for improvement.
• Strong numeracy and advanced Excel skills.