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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: 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
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Business Analyst to join us to lead the requirement gathering and delivery of our technology roadmap including prioritization of projects needed for Research & Development and Global Supply Chain. Reporting into the Technology Business Partner, you will partner closely with Research & Development and Global Supply Chain functions to understand their strategy and associated requirements to help develop a roadmap and backlog of the technology projects needed. You will also work closely with teams such as Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, and technology delivery teams to ensure that their standards are understood and met.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 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 passionately embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all.About the role Primary responsibilities: Working side by side with the Technology Business Partner to co-develop and maintain a prioritised technology roadmap and backlogBuild strong and collaborative relationship with Research & Development and Global Supply Chain teams, and with technology suppliers/teams (internal and external)Support creation of investment papers to secure budget to deliver projects from our technology roadmapWork with business and IT stakeholders to define and capture the backlog of high-level requirements including functional, non-functional and IT operational (Service) requirements for the projectProvide clear estimates of the business analysis effort and deliverables required for projects to the Project Manager and Portfolio ManagerMaintain project governance & status updates About You Previous experience as a business analystExperience of processes within a supply chain such demand and supply planning, supplier and customer collaboration, sales and operation planning and trade promotions and management, or in research and development such as in product lifecycle management and product integrity (quality, safety and regulations)You'll need excellent stakeholder management skills with a strong ability to build relationships, influence others and communicate effectivelyYou'll need to be resilient in the face of challenges, and care and support others within the team Desirable skills: Experience in the following technologies: E2Open, SAP S/4 HANA, UpClear, Stibo Step, Master ControlExperience in a CPG organisation 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 seatingWe 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