<div><div><span id="docs-internal-guid-21edcdc8-7fff-4260-7ba7-06a5c77c048e"><p dir="ltr"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-5fa050ac-7fff-5d8f-6991-4b2743c1ed6e"><br></strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>We are hiring! Join our team as a Commercial Finance Analyst for Rebates. This role focuses on delivering financial analysis, reporting, and support to the Commercial Team, driving strategic decisions and optimising processes.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><strong><br></strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Management accounts - Completing the month end process for Rebates and Other COGS including posting journals, investigating issues, ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, managing risks and opportunities and support to the Senior Finance Manager in producing slides that feed into the monthly Management Accounts Pack</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Reporting - Providing regular updates to Commercial team after rebate realignment meetings, ensuring accuracy and clarity to help shape and deliver strategies of the wider business</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Financial analysis for major business initiatives where relevant, providing insight and challenge to the Commercial Team using analytical tools and techniques to draw conclusions and recommendations to drive the business forward</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Support the budgeting and forecasting process for Rebates and Other COGS, ensuring that targets are met and variances are understood</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Support to key stakeholders in the business&nbsp; to answer any relevant queries they may have</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Organise, manage and run rebate realignment meetings, engaging with the Commercial team on deadlines and deliverables</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong><br></strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>What are we looking for:</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>A graduate (Either part qualified in CIMA/ACCA or looking to commence study for one of these qualifications)</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Keen to work in a fast-paced retail environment.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Some experience of business partnering.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Strong excel skills.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Strong analytical skills.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Ability to draw conclusions and insight from data analysis</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong><br><br></strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>What can we offer you?</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><strong><br></strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Competitive bonus</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Save-as-you-earn scheme</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Contributory pension scheme</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Colleague discount&nbsp;</span></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span>Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong><br></strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>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 &amp; loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>By giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for you. We are giving you a career that doesn’t put your life on hold. Where you can be yourself, do your best work, and make a positive difference every day.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture.&nbsp; We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><strong><br><br></strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>About Us:</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market.&nbsp; With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>But it is the Wickes culture that we are really proud of 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.</span></p></span></div></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Vacancy Reference #</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Please contact us&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1665218416227000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2727RLDdu25CVf4RaodB8R">here</a><span>&nbsp;if you require any adjustments within the application process.&nbsp; If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note,&nbsp;this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form.</span></div>