Finance Analyst job in Watford, Hertfordshire

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We are thrilled to announce we are recruiting for a Finance Analyst position, to join our Finance Team in our Head Office.

This role is crucial for the accounting and analysis of the monthly management accounts and close timetable. It also involves working across short, medium and long term deadlines. Monthly reporting requirements change on a regular basis and have to be delivered in short timescales. In contrast the role also needs to consider annual planning. This role will need to provide high quality robust analysis to provide advice, insight and analysis and also use tools and techniques to simply and easily communicate complex financial analysis to non-finance individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

Management accounting for central functions, including ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and the analysis of risks and opportunities
Supporting the Reporting team with monthly reporting requirements, including assisting with the coordination of monthly close process
Assisting with the coordination, administration, and follow up of monthly balance sheet reviews across the Finance department, ensuring that agreed actions are followed up
Ownership of intra company balances and transactions
Providing insightful reporting to help shape and deliver strategies of the wider business
Providing monthly ad-hoc financial analysis or reporting as required

What are we looking for:

A graduate.
Either part qualified in CIMA/ACCA or looking to commence study for one of these qualifications.
Keen to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
Strong excel skills.
Ability to draw conclusions and insight from data analysis.
Strong analytical skills.
Some understanding of appraisal techniques (LAROCE / NPV / IRR etc)
Some experience of business partnering.
Good time management and ability to communicate at all levels.
Enthusiastic and inquisitive
Hard working and proactive
Well organised with the ability to prioritise work

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 our culture which is considered our winning trait; 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.

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