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Contract : Permanent Recruitment Partner : Lizzy Parfitt About the role Boots Opticians are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst Inventory, Margin & Loss to join our Controllership team, reporting into the Finance Manager Working Capital, Margin & Franchise Partner Accounts. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team that has a broad reach across pivotal business functions, including supply chain, loss, and trading. You will gain a wide range of knowledge across both technical accounting and business operations, utilising that to manage stock recognition and movements, supplier funding processes, and provide support to teams cross-functionally. You will have responsibility for accurately delivering month end processes, as well as supporting with budgeting and forecasting within both margin and the supply chain cost centres. In this role you will: Take responsibility for accurate reporting of stock and margin as part of month endPrepare balance sheet reconciliations for your areas of responsibilityManage stock movements related to the returns processesSupport the finance manager with management of the supply chain cost centreWork with the supply and loss team to provide useful and accurate reporting, as well as ad hoc support with projectsSupport with budget and forecasts within margin and the supply chain cost centreProvide support for the external audit process for area of responsibilityIdentify opportunities to drive efficiency in processes by further automationAd hoc projects as required What you'll need to have Part-qualified or newly qualified (ACCA, CIMA etc.) accountantStrong communication skills with ability to collaborate with senior finance and non-finance stakeholdersAbility to proactively manage workload and deliver to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, diverse environmentCritical thinking and attention to detailAbility to challenge the way things are and use technical accounting knowledge to improve processesStrong Excel skills are essential It would be great if you also have Experience of SAP and business objects advantageous Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave payDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsFlexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots Opticians Our purpose is to help everyone see what's possible, so we're looking for people who go the extra mile to change things for the better for our customers and our team members. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let's see what's possible when we change for the better. To find out more about life and careers with us, click here What's next If your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion you will be notified by email.Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Finance Officer Up to £31,675.28 per annum Hybrid, with a weekly presence in either our Peterborough or Boston office Full Time 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract Are you a finance professional looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? If so, our client's 9-month fixed-term Finance Officer role could be the perfect job for you... Our client is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both their colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for their customers, their Finance team are critical to ensuring key finance controls are in place across the Group, effectively providing a strong service delivery to both their internal stakeholders and customers. As a Finance Officer, you'll be assisting the Group Finance team with providing a financial service including journal setting, bank reconciliations and wider financial tasks. Further key responsibilities are listed below: Process monthly accruals and prepayments. Compile annual accounts from our subsidiary companies. Assist with the production of management accounts. Assist with the preparation of annual accounts, forecasting and budget setting. Assist with variance analysis. Attend budget holder meetings alongside our Management Accountants. Their Finance Officer role is offered on a 9-month fixed-term contract, and operates in a hybrid capacity, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. To them, this means a minimum of 1 day p/week spent in either their Boston or Peterborough office for collaboration with colleagues across the Group, with the remainder of the week working from home (subject to business needs - they are open to discussion around how this is built into working weeks). A large portion of their Finance team are also working in a hybrid nature, mostly working across the Boston or Peterborough offices but collaborating frequently in the Boston office. This is a hugely exciting time to join the Group - not only are they continuously striving to achieve better results for their customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. Their Finance Officer opportunity will help to get an insight into the Social Housing sector, further enhancing your finance knowledge and skills. They offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that values your contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the cutting edge of the industry. What you receive from them A competitive 28-day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays Pension Scheme with contributions matched by us up to 8.5% Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership) Membership of their Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing Free Eye Tests Free flu vaccinations Investment in your personal development through their extensive learning and development opportunities. Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by them Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Long Service Awards Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers How to apply Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes they reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. They do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application. Vetting Requirements The important things - They can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with their customers, they need to complete pre-employment checks before you join them. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). They also need you to tell them what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities' employer, the Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. They pride themselves on looking after their colleagues and as part of their commitment they are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. They aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Group. The company Our client is one of the leading housing groups in the Midlands and East of England, providing more than 24,000 homes and a wide range of care and support services. With a team of 1,300 colleagues guided by their shared values, their vision is to improve the lives of their customers and their colleagues and to enhance the communities they serve. They do this by focusing on two clear themes of work: Health and wellbeing and economic resilience.