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Contract: Permanent Recruitment Partner: Lizzy ParfittWelcome to Controllership - Group reporting an exciting team at the heart of Boots UK's management and statutory reporting landscape. This team not only manages both US GAAP and local IFRS reporting responsibilities but is also involved in mission critical projects like SAP implementation and reporting acceleration. This is a truly international team, working closely with colleagues across the globe including the US and India, and is the centre of all things Controllership. About the role Reporting into the Senior Manager- Group Reporting, you will deliver on some key areas including management of the month end timetable, leading month end close activities, preparation and delivery of key Group reporting packs and analysis, and leading the preparation and audit of our statutory financial statements. This role provides you with an excellent opportunity to gain international experience alongside the opportunity to lead, mentor and develop colleagues from our extended offshore team in India. Key deliverable of this role include:- Liaison with US team and internal stakeholders to maintain and issue monthly close calendarChampion any month end issues especially in the pensions and properties areasEnsure compliance for key SOX controlsDeliver month and quarterly review packs and close any questions to their logical conclusionDeliver the statutory accounts and audits of multiple Boots entitiesProviding financial support and information to various non-finance colleagues including Boots Charity Trustees, facilities management and property teamsProvide leadership and mentoring of our offshore Genpact colleagues based in India What you'll need to have Clear understanding of core accounting principlesProactive with problem solving and ability to manage multiple prioritiesThe ability to work well as part of a team, and be able to build effective relationships across the businessManipulate large excel models It would be great if you also have Group reporting, or some Controllership experienceExperience of or strong understanding of statutory reporting requirements including accounts and audit 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 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
Recruitment Partner: Akash KariaContract: PermLocation: NottinghamReporting into the Project Assurance Manager Who we are International Technology & Advanced Analytics (IT2A) is a multi-national function of Walgreens Boots Alliance based in the UK, Europe, Asia, South America and the USA. We leverage emerging technology and robust data to transform our pharmacy and retail offerings, improve experiences for customers and patients and enhance operational effectiveness for team members. Partnering with some of the finest tech providers and utilising a cutting-edge tech stack, we support two of the UK's most trusted and established brands - Boots and No7 in personalising their customer interactions. We're an innovative team of specialists spanning security, hosting, architecture, software engineering, networks, project delivery and more. A proud equal opportunity employer, we embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all. About the role The IT2A Project Assurance Coordinator will support the Project Assurance Manager in ensuring the successful execution of IT projects within the organization. Reviewing reports and artefacts to aid the evaluation of project adherence to quality standards and policies, this role identifies non-compliance and project health issues and tracks actions to mitigate. Working closely with PMO and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in providing assurance to IT leadership and the business on the organisation's ability to manage projects effectively and efficiently. Responsibilties: Carry out project assurance activities, including the monitoring of project data and artefacts to evaluate quality and compliance with agreed standards. Support the Project Assurance Manager in the preparation and execution of project stagegate reviews, ensuring all information is available to decide whether the required thresholds have been met to move to the next phase. Produce regular status updates on the health of the IT2A portfolio, highlighting projects or areas of concern that require action to addressPrepare and track risk mitigation plans to address issues found, liaising with stakeholders to ensure completionHelp define project quality standards and metrics for project deliverables, working alongside PMO and delivery team to monitor these throughout the project lifecycleIdentify opportunities to improve project processes and controls in order to enhance project delivery quality and eficacyWork with stakeholders to address gaps in skills, processes and controls in order to improve the delivery of IT2A projectsPromote project quality best practices across the IT2A organisation What you'll need to have Experience in project coordination/management, IT assurance or related fieldUnderstanding of project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall), tools and best practicesHigh degree of organizational skills, attention to detail and effective communication with project teams and stakeholders It would be great if you also have Experience in identification and mitigation of risk Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave payFlexible 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. 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: Permanent Recruitment Partner: Lizzy Parfitt About the role IT2A function consists of Information Technology (IT) and Advanced Analytics, also known as Data Office. The primary responsibility of this support function is drive value for Boots and International markets through providing Infrastructure and analytics (both internally and externally) capability. The function includes number of Domains led by senior leaders VPs, Directors and Senior managers.Reporting to the Finance Manager International Technology and Advance Analytics (IT2A), the Finance Analyst role plays a key part in supporting the IT2A function across Walgreens Boots Alliance. This is a great opportunity for an individual to help shape financial reporting and deliver financial insights to the appropriate team budget owners.The role will interact across all levels of organisationKey responsibilities Supporting the forecasting process and ensure relevant details are complete, accurate and aligned with key business partnersOwn and manage resource planning tool for relevant teamsSupport cost saving initiatives and investment projects as and when required, working with the Project Management Office to ensure projects are delivered in line with budgetOwn the month end delivery, reporting and re-forecasting.Work with your business partners to produce the annual budget and 3-year plan, and support them in delivering these targetsProvide detailed variance analysis across all cost & recovery categoriesManage and work closely with Genpact partners to ensure all aspects of month end commitment are met and R&O are communicated to Finance manager appropriatelyWork with the whole IT2A Finance team to Identify opportunities to drive efficiency in processes by further automation and elimination of non-value add tasksWork collaboratively with other finance teams (Control, Accounts Payables etc.) as necessary What you'll need to have The ability to inspire trust, financial discipline and reliabilityEvidence of leading month-end close activitiesPrevious experience of management reporting, budgeting and forecastingBe inclusive and advocate collaborative ways of workingExperience of working and partering with Senior Leaders within an organisationStrong Excel and PowerPoint skills and previous working knowledge of SAPShould be comfortable using Planning Analytics (PA) as this is the primary tool for all financial planning and reporting. 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 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
Recruitment Partner: Akash KariaLocation: NottinghamContract: PermWe are seeking an experienced Test Manager to work within our Operating Systems Team to ensure the quality of our IT deliveries.Who we areInternational Technology & Advanced Analytics (IT2A) is a multi-national function of Walgreens Boots Alliance based in the UK, Europe, Asia, South America and the USA. We use emerging technology and robust data to transform our pharmacy and retail offerings, improve experiences for customers and patients and enhance operational effectiveness for team members. Partnering with some of the finest tech providers and utilising a cutting-edge tech stack, we support two of the UK's most trusted and established brands - Boots and No7 in personalising their customer interactions. We're a creative team of specialists spanning security, hosting, architecture, software engineering, networks, project delivery and more. A proud equal opportunity employer, we embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all.About the roleAs a Test Manager, you will help improve the testing strategy, overseeing test planning and execution, and managing a team of testers both internal and external.You will work with cross-functional teams to helping develop test plans and implement best practices to provide high-quality software solutions for our Operating Systems Team.Responsibilities: Develop and implement comprehensive test plans, strategies, and methodologies to ensure the quality of software products.Manage a team of testers, providing guidance, and support to improve performance and achieve testing goals.Collaborate with project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define testing requirements, scope, and timelines.Coordinate and prioritise testing activities, allocate resources, and manage test schedules to meet project deadlines.Conduct risk assessments, identify potential issues, and develop mitigation strategies to minimise project risks.Define and maintain testing standards, processes, and documentation to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.Monitor and report on test results, quality metrics, and project status to stakeholders, highlighting any deviations or issues.Evaluate and improve testing tools, and techniques to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software testing and quality assurance. What you'll need to have Experience software testing and quality assurance, with a focus on test planning, execution, and management.Understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices, including Agile, Scrum and Waterfall.Experience with test automation frameworks, tools, and scripting languages (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Python).Proficiency in test management tools (e.g. ALM, Jira, TestRail) and version control systems (e.g. Git).Certification in software testing (e.g. ISTQB). Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanGenerous employee discount plus enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boots Opticians and Boots HearingcareExcellent onsite facilities including staff shop, opticians (including free eye tests for team members), gym, cafeteria and outdoor seating 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).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.#LI-Onsite
Contract: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 4th June Recruitment Partner: Lizzy Parfitt About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join our, Nottingham-based, Central FP&A team in No7 Beauty Company. As part of the FP&A team, you will be crucial for providing clear, high-quality reporting, analysis and insight to the business to ensure clarity and alignment of in year performance, financial forecasts and budgets and 3YP. What you'll need to have You will sit within the No7BC and gives you the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of our business, giving a opportunity for career development within Boots and No7BC. Working in the Central FP&A team, you will report into the Finance Manager Central FP&A - No7BC & focuses on: Support month end and quarterly finance deliverables as required by business, including, but not exclusively related to P&L and Cash Flow forecasting (entity focussed) and financial system requirementsSupport financial planning processes (in year performance, financial forecasts, budget & 3YP) in a collaborative manner seeking input and engaging wider finance and key business partners to ensure rigorous and robust financial planningProvide technical support to the team in production on monthly packs and adhoc analysis for key stakeholders including CFO, Group teams and wider business including providing clear and insightful reporting on the variances, trends and drivers impacting performanceProvide quality information to support decision making by the Directors of the businessProvide finance support as required for critical projects within the business that impact financial reportingDriving efficiencies and automation in financial reporting into the businessResponsibility to ensure governance/adherence to our control environment including SOX What you'll need to have Part Qualified, Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent is a preferenceExcellent communication and relationship-building leadership skillsExperienced in analytics with commercial acumen to generate insight from various data sources It would be great if you also have In-depth working knowledge of systems 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 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