Screwfix
Commercial Finance Analyst - 12-month FTC
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Overview
Looking for a Finance Analyst role where you can make a real impact? This is a great opportunity to join our Commercial Finance team, using your analytical skills to turn complex data into meaningful insights that support decision-making across more than 950 Trade Counters.
Working closely with our Finance Business Partners and Operations teams, you’ll take ownership of key reporting and analysis, helping to understand performance, identify trends and highlight risks and opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to challenge how we do things, using technology and automation to create simpler, smarter and more efficient ways of working.
It’s a great next step for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys getting into the detail, working with stakeholders and using data to make a real difference.
What's in it for you?
- Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
- 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
- Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
- Flexible start and end times around core working hours
- Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
- EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
- Up to 14% employer pension contributions
- Life cover up to 4x your salary
- Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
- 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q
Responsibilities
- Ownership of individual store sales targets for the year from principle setting to modelling and approval by the Retail Regional and Area Managers. This will include reconciliation to overall Budget and maintenance of targets within BI.
- Ownership of reporting on Store Support Programme from identifying stores to production of monthly KPI report and trend analysis. Working closely with the Retail Finance Business Partners to understand performance drivers.
- Responsible for preparation and delivery of the year end impairment test working alongside colleagues within Kingfisher, Operational Finance and the auditors to ensure this test is compliant with IFRS standards.
- Preparation of month end preparation and reconciliation of Controllable costs, effectively communicating actual performance v Budget to key stakeholders and flagging any risks or opportunities.
- Ad hoc project work as is required by the business to deliver enhanced performance across the store network.
- Play an active part in the continuous improvement of both the Retail Finance, and overall Screwfix Finance function. Drive towards simplification and automation of routine activity always challenging the status quo.
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Qualifications
- Excellent excel modelling and data presentation skills essential. Power BI knowledge preferable.
- Attention to detail ensuring right first time accuracy, maintaining the reputation and integrity of the function.
- The ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of finance.
- Experience in a retail or consumer-facing business is preferable.
- A recognised financial qualification or part qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA.
At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:
Financial wellbeing
- Wagestream access to track earnings and save
- Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
- Colleague support fund
- Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
Every day benefits
- Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes
- Career progression and development programmes
- Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
- Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
- Support networks available
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Recruitment Process
We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.
We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.
Sustainability at Screwfix
We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.
We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.
Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.
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