We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst (FP&A) to join our Finance team based in our Central Support Office in Lasswade. Your role will be to support the Financial Planning & Analysis team in the provision of timely and accurate reporting and analysis to monitor performance and support decision making across the business. The role level will be determined by experience and qualifications e.g. Senior will be a qualified Accountant. Responsibilites Support/ownership of key daily, weekly and monthly reports for various areas of the business including Hospitality, Retail, Senior Leadership Team and Buying and Merchandising. Support in the preparation of budgets and weekly rolling forecasts to manage the cost base, understand risks and monitor the impact on full year projections. Perform detailed analysis of product, store and event performance. Manage divisional payroll reporting and control. Assist in the production of board papers and undertake post investment reviews. Review and provide commentary on month-end performance to support the Regional Managers and wider finance team with understanding results. Oversight over the supplier rebate process to ensure accurate and timely calculation and collection of rebates. Assist with ad hoc projects to provide financial oversight, identification and mitigation of risks and financial testing. Continuous review of processes and reporting to improve the efficiency of tasks, including the development of new PowerBI reports. Support the professional development of the Finance Analysts through mentoring, once a Senior Assist with ad hoc analysis and management information as may be required. Measures of success Provided a comprehensive and well articulated assessment of business performance Confident presenting to the Executive Team Identified key drivers and appropriate metrics of business performance for budget and strategic period Papers completed in line with guidance, in time for senior level review and with minimal requirement for editing Working towards enhancing experience and knowledge, including qualification Demonstrate our values at all times – we’re one team, getting better everyday. We bring a smile. We live and breathe gardens. We make it work for our customers. What We Offer Holiday – enjoy a well deserved break with 33 annual leave days per year (pro-rata for part time) Discount – treat yourself with generous uncapped discount across our stores with 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre and 10% off in our food halls Hybrid working – a combination of office and home working to help balance your work life balance Pension – save for the future with our company contributed enhanced Group Pension Plan Season ticket loans – spread the cost of travel with an interest free loan Access to Wagestream – support your financial wellbeing, with ability to access earnings ahead of pay day, save for the future and financial advice Access to Retail Trust – seek confidential support, access to a Virtual GP, free counselling service and discounted retail rewards with our employee wellbeing platform Access to Dobbies Academy – continue your development with our eLearning platform and development programmes Study assistance – invest in your professional development with funded courses and qualifications The little things to keep you going through the day – free tea, coffee, and milk Collaborative office space – with access to our wellbeing room, learning resources and even a book swap Invites to our annual company conference, summer and Christmas social events About Us At Dobbies, we’re proud to have a history dating back to 1865. We were founded by James Dobbie and are the only garden centre retailer to have stores in every nation across the UK. Our passion and joy for gardens and plants is what makes us special. In our stores, we showcase this through own brand and branded products, concession partners and services. We champion garden living all-year-round. Many of our stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop, where customers can enjoy refreshments or meals in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We offer a calendar of events and experiences that bring people and communities together, and we have a national charity partner that both our colleagues and customers raise money for, We’re committed to being a great place to work. We’re one team and we encourage our colleagues to be the best version of themselves, every day; to share their wins and celebrate success. Together, we make it work for our customers.