Overview
We\'re looking for a motivated and detail-driven Finance Data Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team at Next. This is an opportunity to manage and report on central cost centres, provide insight to stakeholders, and drive improvements in cost management. You\'ll work with the Finance Manager - Online Margin Reporting and Central Cost Controlling, alongside two other team members. This role suits someone who enjoys building relationships across the business, analysing data, and delivering meaningful financial insights. The ability to manage 50–60 cost centre managers across the business and zoom into detail is critical.
What you\'ll be doing
* Managing the month-end accounting process for head office cost centres (Facilities, Security, HR, Legal and Finance), including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Allocating central costs across business divisions (Retail, UK Online, Label and International).
* Preparing monthly financial reports, variance analysis and commentary for senior management.
* Partnering with cost centre managers to review budgets, improve spend visibility, and support ad hoc queries.
* Leading on the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
* Managing the company car accounts, leasing model, and business recharges.
* Driving improvements in cost management and reporting, including the use of Power BI.
About You
What we\'re looking for
* Previous experience in a commercial finance role, with studies towards a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA).
* Experience of managing large numbers of stakeholders effectively.
* Strong analytical skills, with confidence in Excel and other systems to reconcile data and investigate variances.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across the business and present insights clearly.
* A proactive, detail-oriented approach with ownership of tasks and deadlines.
* Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to get involved in a wide range of responsibilities.
* Knowledge of SQL/Power BI is desirable but not essential.
The role will require you to be in the office 5 days a week at month end but 3 days a week most other times.
Company language: We are a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland, with strong market positions in fashion and kidswear. We have over 500 stores, Next Online, and offer online shopping in over 70 countries.
About the Team
* 25% off NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap*, and Victoria\'s Secret* products (when purchased through NEXT)
* Company performance-based bonus
* Sharesave scheme
* On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
* 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Access to discounts at Staff Shops
* Restaurants with good food at reasonable prices
* Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Free on-site parking
* Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
* Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
* Direct to Work - Discount online and in-store, collect items next day for free from your place of work or local store
* Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
* Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, contact us at headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include \"Workplace Adjustments\" in the subject line), or call 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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