<div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We are seeking a Finance Analyst for Operations to join our Finance Team at our Watford Support Centre. The successful candidate will provide financial analysis, reporting, and ad-hoc financial support. They will also play a key role in developing and delivering an efficient month-end process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">It is also imperative the successful candidate has at least 1 years experience in a Finance role covering month end reporting and debits and credits.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">This role offers hybrid working, requiring the candidate to be in the Watford office 2-3 days per week.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Management accounting for Stores and Operations (including Development Property costs, Salary costs, Legal costs, Store Variable costs), accountable for the month-end processes including accruals &amp; prepayments, generation of P&amp;Ls, variance analysis and commentary.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations including the analysis of risks and opportunities and monthly review with the Head of Operations Finance.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Supporting the Store teams by responding to P&amp;L queries in a timely manner.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Risk and opportunities tracking. Proactively looking forward to identify and manage financial risks and opportunities.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Reporting - ensuring accuracy of reports and to provide data to the Operations and Property team.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Regear modelling and supporting with new store modelling for Board approvals, revising assumptions and ensuring accuracy of model.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Cross functional working eg with VAT &amp; FA teams to assist with any queries or analysis, to help the smooth, efficient working of the Finance function.</font></li></ul></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>What are we looking for:</strong></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">A graduate.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Part qualified in CIMA/ACCA, looking to complete their professional studies.&nbsp;</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Strong excel skills.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Strong analytical skills.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Ability to draw conclusions and insight from data analysis.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Good time management and ability to communicate at all levels.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Well organised with the ability to prioritise work.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Hard working and proactive.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Enthusiastic and inquisitive.</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Excellent Communication Skills.</font></li></ul></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>What can we offer you?</strong></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes</font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Competitive bonus</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Save-as-you-earn scheme</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Contributory pension scheme</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Colleague discount</font></li><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme</font></li></ul></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>About Us:</strong></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">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.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Vacancy Reference #</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">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" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&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. 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