Commercial Finance Analyst
Who we are:
White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s and men’s clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.
Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We’re sociable, talented and likeminded and we’re not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.
Who you are:
The successful Commercial Finance Analyst will have relevant experience within the retail and ecommerce industry or similar. The role will suit someone who is comfortable working to a routine and able to pivot to ad hoc and urgent requirements. The successful candidate will be someone who strives to deliver continuous improvement. Strong analytical skills are required, with the ability to clearly communicate insights and recommendations.
Primary objective of the job:
The role will be focused on the production and development of commercial reports to support stakeholders across the business to understand trading and financial performance. This role is responsible for the accuracy and development of reports which enable weekly, monthly and adhoc analysis of KPIs, sourcing and processing from our data management and accounting systems. Additionally, this role will have responsibility for month end journal management and postings for marketing and the distribution centre.
You will be working closely with the Commercial / FP&A Manager and Senior Commercial Finance Manager to deliver insights and recommendations to both finance and non-finance senior leadership and management teams to enhance business decision making.
What you’ll need:
- Studying towards a professional finance qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
- Retail and Ecommerce KPI reporting and analysis experience required
- Power BI experience a must
- Oracle experience or similar planning tool preferable
- Management Accounts experience (journal posting, data reconciliations)
- Written and Verbal Communication Skills - able to provide clear and concise insights to finance and non-finance senior management
- Problem Solving - Analyze and understand complex data and able to identify errors and course of actions to resolve problems
- Results Focused - delivers work end to end to conclusion in a planned and controlled manner
- Excel (Advanced) - demonstrable experience of building reports from scratch / blank canvas
What we will offer you:
As a Commercial Finance Analyst at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include:
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Up to 33 days holiday per annum
- 50% discount
- Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance
- Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Pension Contribution
We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age.
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- Department
- Finance
- Role
- Finance Analyst
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Contract Term
- Permanent
Commercial Finance Analyst
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