Commercial Finance Analyst - 39 hours Full-time, £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

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Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Contracted Hours: 39

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Location: Chester House, Epsom Ave, Handforth, Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK9 3RN

Description

Join Our Team as a Commercial Finance Analyst!

Are you a part or newly qualified accountant who is proactive and likes to be hands on? We are looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our dynamic team on a 12 month fixed term contract  and act as a key finance contact for our Commercial Team, driving their performance and supporting decision-making.

About the role

This hybrid role is based at our Support Office in Handforth, Cheshire, and reports to the Commercial Finance Manager. You’ll be required to work in the office two days per week.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Preparing and interpreting weekly trading sales, margin and KPI reports and identifying key performance drivers and action plansDeveloping and maintaining commercial models, and providing insights on performance and trendsBuilding and maintaining close working relationships with key stakeholders, including Buyers and MerchandisersCollaborating with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely period-end sales and margin reportingContributing to monthly reporting and analysis, including Commercial Business Review and Board PacksConducting deep-dive analysis on new ranges or initiatives and developing action plans for underperforming areasSupporting budget, forecast, risk and opportunity preparationAssisting with audit queries related to sales, margin and stock

About you

Part or newly qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent).Strong Excel skills (including Sumifs, pivot tables and graphs)High attention to detailFlexibility to adapt to a fast-paced commercial environmentStrong team player with the ability to build relationships with other teamsNaturally inquisitive with a desire to learn and share knowledgePrevious experience in a Commercial Finance role within Retail is desirable

What we Offer

Be part of a supportive and dynamic teamOpportunities for professional growth and developmentContribute to the success of a leading retail business

A few things to note 

We do not need agency support; we do all our recruitment in house.

Unfortunately, we can't offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role.

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now! If you are ready to make an impact and drive financial performance, apply today to join our team as a Commercial Finance Analyst.

Take the next step in your career with us!

Organisation: Pets at Home

Date Posted: 31-10-2024

Expiry Date: 29-11-2024