Assistant Finance Analyst

Next PLC; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Location: Head Office | Leicestershire

As one of the UK’s most iconic retailers and a proud FTSE 100 PLC, we’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Commercial Finance Analyst to join our Retail Cost Team within our wider Commercial Finance function.

If you’re part-qualified in ACCA or CIMA, have 1–2 years of experience in a finance role, and are looking to build your career with a business that values ambition and progression – this is your opportunity.

What you’ll be doing:

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll support the financial management of our extensive property portfolio – including over 600 stores, warehouses, and offices – and be instrumental in key reporting and forecasting activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Business Rates Management
  • Account for and analyse business rates across all UK properties.
  • Work closely with third-party rating agents to keep our data accurate and up to date.
• Professional Property Fees
  • Collaborate with Estates and Tax teams to manage, review and report professional fee costs across our property estate.
• Concession Income Reconciliation
  • Manage income streams from over 230 concession partners – from cafés to babywear – ensuring every figure is accounted for.
• Project Involvement
  • Get hands-on with system and data improvement projects, including enhancing our property database and reporting capabilities.
• Forecasting & Budgeting
  • Prepare monthly forecasts and lead on budgeting cycles for our lease portfolio, identifying key cost and income movements.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and monthly management accounts for our Estates division, sharing insightful commentary with senior leaders.
• Process Improvement
  • NEXT is always evolving. You'll have the chance to suggest, lead, and implement process improvements in your area of responsibility.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to take ownership and grow into a well-rounded finance professional. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Part-qualified in ACCA or CIMA
• 1–2 years’ experience in a finance, accounting or analytical role
• A confident user of Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines
• A proactive, self-motivated mindset and eagerness to learn

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 Kidswear 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!

About some of our Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave 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 [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Apply Before: 05/12/2025, 06:19 PM

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