Overview of the role
Continually drive efficiencies in personnel and operations costs through business partnering and process improvement. Own retail personnel costs (£140m annual spend) and ensure adherence to budget / forecast through insightful MI and stakeholder management.
The role is hybrid working with 3 days in the office, and 2 days working from home.
Main Responsibilities
Regular MI and Reporting
* Focal point for all personnel MI with the retail operation, translating large amounts of data into insightful analysis
* Ensure delivery of relevant weekly / monthly reports
* Responsible for production of regular store contribution reports
* Respond in a timely manner to stakeholder requests
* Maintain data quality ensuring data policies are adhered to and troubleshooting data-related problems
Business Partnering
* Attend regular sessions with senior finance business partner and heads of operations to understand and challenge monthly performance
* Develop, foster and maintain working relationships
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Work with finance and operations stakeholders to prepare personnel budgets and forecasts
* Key point of contact for MaxE model, collaborating with operations and external parties to update measures
Financial month end
* Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
* Report and track budget performance, provide timely variance analysis, understanding cost drivers
* Participates in or contributes to other appropriate activities as required by the business
Key knowledge and skills required for the role:
* Part qualified accountant and / or previous payroll experience
* Excellent excel and communication skills
* Power BI and other data visualistion tools
* Experience of resource planning models
* Able to build & maintain great relationships with colleagues & key external stakeholders
Problem solving & change:
* Ability to analyse high volumes of data
The Ideal Candidate
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Please be aware that due to the high number of applications we receive it may not be possible for us to provide an outcome to all applicants. If you are not contacted within 28 days of your submission unfortunately you will have been unsuccessful.