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About the opportunityThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that puts the customer at the heart of all our decisions and excels in delivering the best experience possible for our customers and colleagues. You'll join a culture where everyone is passionate about their role and together these elements will play a big part in making us the leading High Street Opticians. We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our customers, recommending products to aid their health and lifestyle.Important responsibilities include Build great relationships with customers by listening and understanding their needsHelp our customers find the perfect products tailored to their lifestyle and requirements.Order and dispensing of glasses and contact lensesProviding aftersales support through repairs and adjustmentsWork together as part of a teamRelevant operational and administrative tasks associated with the running of a storeSupport other colleagues within the stores to develop their knowledge About youYou love working with people and enjoy working as part of a team, after all our people are at the heart of all that we do. You build relationships with customers naturally, welcoming them into our store with a big smile. You will help our customers find their perfect eye wear products through choosing and dispensing of glasses, contact lenses and other associated products. You are passionate and enthusiastic about delivering fantastic customer service and leaving a positive long-lasting impression. You will enjoy learning about new products and already understanding and keeping up to date with brands and technical and regulatory aspects of the role. It's also a fantastic opportunity to add to your own development. Previous Optical experience is important for this role, and you'll receive ongoing training to help develop your knowledge and if you want to progress in your career, we have numerous opportunities to develop further.Our Benefits Great compensation package and plus discretionary bonus schemePension schemeOne of the best staff discounts in the UK22 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase moreAdditional flexible benefits that allow you to create a package that best suits your individual needs including cycle to work vouchers, discounted gym membership, cinema and restaurant discounts, and much more.Excellent opportunities to develop and career opportunities across Boots Opticians, Retail and Pharmacy. Why Boots?Boots Opticians is one of the leading optical chains in the UK. 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. Bring your skills to a business that offers genuine career progression thanks to diversity of stores and roles and expect to be supported and developed.Our Diversity and Inclusion commitmentDiversity and inclusion is at the centre of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer a variety of flexible working patterns to support our colleagues to achieve a good work life balance.What's next?Thank you for taking the time to visit our careers page and read about this exciting opportunity. If you choose to apply, your application will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager.
The Finance Analyst, reporting to the Senior Finance and Business Development Manager plays a key role in business partnering with the Irish Leadership Team and supporting other functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a growing area of the International Retail Pharmacy Business. You will play a key role in business analysis and decision support to maximise operational performance in the Boots Ireland business. All about the role Analytical support for pharmacy producing high quality timely and actionable insights and supports to drive pharmacy strategy.Support Senior Finance and Business Development Manager in partnering the pharmacy team developing financial awareness and driving engagement in forecast / performance review process.Provide analysis and insight to highlight trends and drivers of performance.Ad hoc analysis / reporting such as trends analysis, store performance, profitability analysis, debtor conversion and funding.Weekly and monthly MI reporting for pharmacy and services.Support of month end close out, board reporting and weekly / monthly KPI reporting.Support for key deliverables such as budget, 3-year plan, and updated forecasts, including detailed budgeted phasing by pharmacy category.Ownership of pharmacy supplier invoicing and query resolution process.Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders.Liaison with 3rd party services provider for general processing, balance sheet reconciliations and payments.Work closely with the operational teams to undertake performance deep dives as required.Support the wider team with ad hoc finance analysis and project work. What you will need to have ACA/ACCA/CIMA part qualified with prior analyst experience.Highly analytical and technically competent.Will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to all stakeholders. Building and maintaining strong relationships with finance partners.Have an ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy whilst working at pace.Be proactive in approach with the ability to identify issues and drive actions through to conclusion.Have strong data manipulation and software skills including use of Excel. It would be great if you also had It would be a benefit if you have a commercial awareness of the retail or pharmacy market. Our Benefits Generous Employee Discount Enhanced Leave Entitlements Company PensionWe 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).WHY BOOTS We're always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. 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. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we can change for the better. To find out more about life and careers at Boots, Click HereWHAT'S NEXT? A member of the Resourcing Team will be in touch with you regarding your application should you be progressing to interview.If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to be at your best.