Finance Analyst

Our client is a global luxurious retail brand who is looking for a Finance Analyst to join the team. The company offers hyrbid working, excellent benefits and clear career progression from day one. This role would suit a highly motivated and analytical newly qualified or part qualifed Finance Analyst to join our dynamic Finance team.

Job Overview:
As a Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the finance team with financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. This role is ideal for someone who is newly qualified and eager to apply their knowledge in a fast-paced retail environment. You will work closely with senior finance professionals and key stakeholders across various departments to provide valuable financial insights that drive business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

• Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and historical data, identifying trends and variances.

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather and consolidate data.

• Prepare and present financial models and reports to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

• Monitor retail performance metrics such as sales, margin, stock levels, and store profitability to assess the company's financial health.

• Assist in the development of financial plans and long-term strategies for growth and profitability.

• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support for key projects as required.

• Support audits and ensure internal controls are in place to safeguard financial data.

• Develop and maintain financial systems and reporting tools to streamline processes and improve accuracy.

Requirements:

• A recent graduate or newly qualified professional with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• Newly qualified with a professional finance qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level) and experience with financial software.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

• A proactive and collaborative attitude, with the ability to work effectively within a team.

• An interest in the retail sector and a desire to develop a career in finance within this industry.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of retail financial metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Experience working with retail data and reporting systems (e.g., ERP, Power BI, SAP).

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Career development and growth opportunities.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Opportunities to work with a diverse and talented team.

• Employee discounts on our products and services.