Cost Accountant jobs in Italy

About us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kids wear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

Your role

We’re looking for a commercially mindedFinance Analystwithstrong SQL and Power BI skillsto join our Label & New Business Finance Team. This isn’t a Data Analyst role – it’s a hands-on, business-facing position where you’ll use data and insight to influence decisions, challenge costs, and help shape the future of our third-party brands.

You’ll work closely with both finance and non-finance teams, providing clear, actionable analysis that helps our partners – from Adidas and Superdry to Animal and Scion – grow profitably and sustainably.

While a finance background would be useful, what matters most is your ability to work with large datasets, tell a story with numbers, and support stakeholders in making smarter, data-driven decisions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Analysing brand-level profitability – spotting trends, tracking performance, and identifying areas for improvement
• Using SQL and Power BI to build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools
• Supporting new brand launches by appraising commercial performance and setting clear success metrics
• Preparing clear, insightful analysis for senior leaders to inform decision-making
• Collaborating with finance, buying, and merchandising teams to evaluate new branded wholesale opportunities
• Monitoring and controlling spend across key cost centres
• Ensuring our financial reporting, allocations, and forecasts are joined-up and accurate

About you

• 2+ years’ experiencein a finance, commercial, or analytical role
• Strong SQL and Power BI skills– experience handling large datasets is essential
• Advanced Excel skills – PowerPivot/Power Query a plus
• CIMA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent) – desirable but not essential
• Confident building financial models and presenting analysis to stakeholders
• Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• A team player with a can-do attitude and willingness to challenge the status quo

Why you’ll love it here:

This is more than just number-crunching – it’s your chance to make a direct impact on the performance of some of the UK’s most recognised brands. You’ll be part of a collaborative, fast-moving team that values insight, innovation, and doing things differently.

Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Share save scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Apply Before:09/02/2025, 12:18 PM

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.