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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.
Contract: Fixed Term (12 months) Recruitment Partner: Lizzy ParfittWelcome to Controllership - Operations an exciting team at the heart of Boots UK's reporting landscape. This team has insights into all things Operational from Supply Chain to Property charges. About the role You will report into the Head of Finance Financial Control, Operations; the main objective being the accurate delivery of month end close whilst adhering to monthly and quarterly SOX controls. Lease accounting for both US GAAP and IFRS is a critical part of the role along with supporting the Head of Finance in delivery of projects working with several stakeholders within the business. Key responsibilities Accurate accounting for lease costs and operational charges (supply chain, stores, property)Liaising with Operations FP&A, and Business Partnering teams to ensure month end inputs are accurate, ensuring ad hoc accounting impacts are capturedWorking with the offshore BPO team on day-to-day activities, ensuring working processes around month end, quarter end and year end closesCoordinating the resolution of any Financial Accounting items or judgements escalated back from the BPOEnsure adherence with WBA policies and procedures and SOX controls.Lead coordination of all audit deliverables along with review of certain BPO audit deliverablesAid in completion of IFRS statutory accountsPromote the implementation of WBA Global Finance processes across Boots and the BPO to support the wider finance transformationProvide back-up and support at a peer level across the wider Controllership team allowing opportunities for development across the wider controllership team What you'll need to have Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)Experience of IFRS and US GAAP and working in a SOX control environmentStrong communication skills - work collaboratively with individuals across the business and feels comfortable in challenging the status quoExperience analysing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to improve results and find solutionsExperience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues including implementing process changes Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a childFlexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots At Boots, 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. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better. What's next If your application is successful, our in-house 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.#LI-Onsite