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Finance Analyst

Michael Page (UK)

Leicester

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Join a prestigious global luxury retail business as a Finance Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in financial planning and analysis. This position offers the chance to work within a dynamic team, contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to showcase their analytical and communication skills while supporting senior management in decision-making processes. With a commitment to professional growth, this role also provides study support for ACCA or CIMA qualifications, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in finance within the fashion industry.

Study Support

Additional Benefits

2-3 years of experience in a similar finance role within fashion or retail.
Strong Excel and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Assist in accounting for Retail Property costs and monthly reconciliations.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes for stores.

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Excel

Degree in Finance and Accounting

Studying towards ACCA or CIMA

Financial Software

Databases

Based in the West End (Oxford Circus)
Global luxury retail business

About Our Client

Our client is a respectable organisation within the fashion and retail industry. This large organisation is based in the West End of London, and are known for their high quality accessories, and womenswear. The team is growing and they are looking for a Finance Analyst to join the team on a permanent basis. The wider finance team is made up of about 12 people and the Finance Analyst will report directly into the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis.

Job Description

The successful Finance Analyst will:

Period/Year End, Reporting and Controls:

Assist in accounting for Retail Property costs for month/year end actuals, by posting journals and ensuring all costs are properly accounted for
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Updating analysis for the monthly board pack providing detailed commentary on key variances.
Highlighting any risks and opportunities.

Cashflow:

Preparation of rent payments due based on store turnover or fixed contracts.
Monthly update of occupancy costs in the cash flow forecast.

Budget, Forecasting & Longer-Term Planning:

Assist the Finance Manager in the budgeting and forecasting processes for stores providing support and guidance to teams and ensuring all assumptions are appropriately challenged.
Updating and maintaining complex models on store costs including store wage model.
Compiling budget/forecast summaries and communicating outcomes to senior management
Support the Retail Finance Manager to determine assumptions for budgets and forecasts.

Rolling forecast:

Updating a rolling forecast to assess store profitability.
Preparing appropriate summaries to clearly communicate updated view to senior management to aid decision making for the store portfolio.

Ad Hoc:

Supporting Finance Manager with general requests
Provision of Ad Hoc analysis and process improvements as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Analyst should have:

Approximately 2-3 years of experience working in a very similar role, within a fashion or retail business - ESSENTIAL
A degree in Finance and Accounting, and MUST be studying towards the ACCA or CIMA qualifications
Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail.
Strong Excel skills
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency in financial software and databases.

What's on Offer