We are seeking a Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team on a 6 month secondment.
The purpose of the role will be to deliver financial analysis, reporting & ad-hoc financial support, primarily for Wickes' Marketing areas.
The ideal candidate will be part way through the CIMA/ACCA qualification and looking to complete their professional studies.
Key responsibilities:
- Management accounting for Marketing costs, including accruals & prepayments, budgeting, variance analysis and commentary.
- Full ownership of the balance sheet reconciliations at month-end.
- Supporting the finance business partnering function for our Marketing department.
- Risk and opportunities tracking for Marketing costs. Proactively looking forward to identify and manage financial risks and opportunities.
- Management accounting for gift cards, including posting of month-end journals and full ownership of the balance sheet reconciliations at month-end.
- Reporting - ensuring the accuracy of reports and provide data to the Marketing department.
- Full ownership of Marketing area of the P&L, including oversight of the Marketing PO log.
- Cross functional working with the FP&A team and other areas of Commercial finance to support the efficient working of the finance function.
What we are looking for:
- The ideal candidate will be part way through the CIMA/ACCA qualification and looking to complete their professional studies.
- Keen to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Strong excel skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to draw conclusions and insight from data analysis.
- Some understanding of analysis tools.
- Good time management and ability to communicate at all levels.
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise work.
- Hard working and proactive.
- Enthusiastic and inquisitive.
- Excellent Communication Skills.
- Capable of providing drive and bringing passion to the role.
What we can offer you:
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us.
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:
- Competitive bonus (2027 period)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Colleague discount
- Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme.
- Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
About us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes’ culture that we are really proud of as it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
