Why Superdrug?
Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend-setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based near East Croydon station, offers a fantastic environment filled with talented personalities.
We’re a team that prioritizes our customers and our staff. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service, and fun.
Our success stems from our people—they make the difference. We value personality, have fun, and work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.
Here's the exciting part… a day in the life includes:
We have a brilliant opportunity to join our Retail Finance team as a Retail Finance Analyst. The team is part of a larger Commercial Finance department, which includes Trading Finance, Healthcare Finance, Online & Distribution, Procurement, and Property & Investments Finance.
The Retail Finance team provides financial analysis and support to a wide range of stakeholders, including the Retail Operations Director and Store Operations team. The team manages store operating costs from a financial perspective and acts as a trusted business partner, ensuring profitability analysis supports decision-making. We care about individual career development, and we’re looking for someone eager to grow with us. There will be an opportunity to enroll in an apprenticeship scheme supporting CIMA, ACA, or ACCA qualifications.
Job Purpose
The role involves providing financial information and analytical support to the Retail Operations team to help them meet company targets and improve profitability. You will act as a Finance Business Partner, assisting with queries, forecasting, and budgeting. The role also includes managing retail store operation cost centres and store variable costs. Initially, the first 3-4 months will involve providing temporary financial support to the Beauty Services team.
Key Responsibilities
* Own month-end processes related to regional & retail store operations, store variable costs, and Beauty Services P&L, ensuring robust controls, accurate cost accounting, and high-quality balance sheet reconciliations.
* Serve as the Finance Business Partner for Retail Operations, responding to ad-hoc queries, attending meetings, and acting as a point of contact within the finance team.
* Manage all Retail Finance regular reporting and packs. Support the Retail Finance Manager with the delivery of the company’s Retail KPI Bonus model.
* Collaborate with the Reporting Project Analyst to develop and launch automated Power BI reports for Retail and Beauty Services.
* Assist the Retail Finance Manager with quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting for retail finance costs.
* Provide financial analysis and support for investment decisions, including preparing business cases and presentations for the investment committee.
* Act as a substitute for the Retail Finance Manager during their absence.
* Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting support for the Beauty Services business.
Candidate Preferences
* Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or relevant university degree (Accounting & Finance, Economics, Maths) with at least a 2:1 grade.
* Interest in Finance and Retail demonstrated through experience or education.
* Proficient in Excel.
* Diligent with strong attention to detail.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Excellent communication and time management skills.
* Self-motivated, confident, enthusiastic, and passionate about the brand.
* Ability to build strong relationships across the business, including with non-finance colleagues and third-party providers.
What’s in it for you?
* 33 days holiday, increasing to 38 days with length of service (including bank holidays).
* Two staff discount codes for you and a family member or friend.
* 30% discount on Superdrug own brand products online and in-store.
* Hybrid working model: 2 days from home, 3 days in our modern office near East Croydon Station.
* Company pension matching and bonus schemes.
* Access to Wagestream for flexible pay management.
* Part of a group working with Savers, The Perfume Shop, and Three UK.
* Part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest health & beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets.
* Comprehensive learning and development programs.
* Enhanced maternity, shared parental, adoption leave, sick pay, and support for pregnancy loss.
Come and be part of something special.
Hours: 37.5 hours/week, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, with hybrid working options.
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