Operational Finance Analyst
Posted 2 days ago by Howdens Joinery
Join Howdens as an Operational Finance Analyst as part of our Operational Finance team based within our office in Croxley Green, Watford with some home working. This is a full time, 18-month fixed term contract role where you will be reporting key financial information and providing insightful analysis to the business.
In this role you will be supporting Area and Depot Managers to understand and interpret financial data to achieve our financial goals. We are looking for someone who enjoys interacting with a diverse group of people and has excellent analytical and communication skills, coupled with patience and strong commercial acumen
What will I be doing as an Operational Finance Analyst?
- Analysing all business areas and identifying financial status by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts.
- Providing our Area Managers with business insight, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Following up and investigating queries from Depot Managers to ensure the accuracy of the financial accounts.
- Attending local P&L Meetings with Operational Accountants.
- Coaching field teams and depot managers in the effective interpretation of their P&L.
- Conducting ad hoc analysis to support the business in decision making.
- Reviewing trends and challenging current performance and facilitating the implementation of best practice.
- Establishing excellent working relationships with your key stakeholders.
- Preparing financial information, including the periodic managements accounts.
- Carrying out periodic reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
- Liaising with auditors at half yearly and annual audits.
What we need from you
- Solid understanding of accountancy practices with experience of or trained in reading and interpreting Profit & Loss reports.
- Part Qualified – either CIMA or ACCA and be prepared to study to achieve next level of qualification.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Highly analytical with the ability to interpret and explain data in an engaging and simple way.
- Flexible approach to work and able to respond to changing demands and priorities.
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Customer focused and service delivery mindset
- Be flexible with local travel and occasional overnight stays.
What we can offer you as an Operational Finance Analyst
- Competitive salary and company bonus
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
- Staff Discount
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery, the UK's leading trade kitchen supplier, offers a diverse range of products in kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With 900+ depots across the UK and Europe, we are the top choice for over 460,000 trade professionals. Our sales reached circa 2.3bn last year, and our ambitious growth plans are fuelled by our strong, entrepreneurial spirit and dynamic work environment. We are proud to be voted one of the top 10 best big companies to work for.
How to apply:
We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as an Operational Finance Analyst, then we’re keen to hear from you.
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- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- 18 months FTC
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- Job Reference:
- REF-3HM-MPITS5K
- Job ID:
- 221931654
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