Your new role
Were looking for a passionate FP&A Analyst, Youll play a key role in delivering financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and reporting support to enable strategic decision-making and optimise business performance.
This is a hybrid role based at our Doncaster Group Support Centre, with 2-3 days a week onsite
What you'll be doing
In this role, youll:
1. As an FP&A Analyst you will be technically competent with excellent communication and relationship building skills. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of robust forecasts, and accurate reporting of performance, producing a high standard of quality management information.
2. Reporting and Data analysis - Prepare regular and ad hoc reports to drive insight into Group Performance.
3. Forecasting and budgeting - support the delivery of forecasts and budgets. You will build strong relationships that allows you to work with the rest of the finance team and wider business stakeholders to ensure Budgets, Forecasts etc. are delivered in line with business deadlines.
4. Financial modelling - Develop & maintain financial models (Forecast, Budget, Capex appraisals) for completion by the Commercial Finance teams. Ensuring that these models capture the required financial information to form a consolidated view of the Budget that provides the correct level of insight.
5. Continual Improvement - Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement
6. Deputise as required and support the wider team as and when required
The role is for you if...
Were looking for experience in:
7. Financial Statements - A good understanding of primary financial statements
8. Time management - ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload effectively in a fast paced environment
9. Analytical skills - ability to analyse data, identify trends and inconsistencies
10. Team player who will support cross functionally as and when required
11. Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
12. Commercial awareness and interest in getting to know the business to support insight led decision making
Experience and Qualifications
13. Previous experience working as an analyst / finance business partner. Or first mover from practice.
14. Professional: Newly qualified, or within 12 months of qualifying.
About DFS
Were home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably.
At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether youre supporting our brands or serving our customers, youre helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but were united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.
Everyone Welcome
Across our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.
We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you
DFS Benefits
15. Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it
16. Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us
17. Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year
18. Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsburys, ASOS, and IKEA
19. Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships
20. Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes
21. Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay