Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Finance Analyst – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Armthorpe, Doncaster
Company: Next PLC – Furniture Manufacturing
Where Will Next Furniture Manufacturing Take You?
Next is not only one of the UK’s most recognised high-street brands and online retailers but also a pioneer in British manufacturing. Since opening our manufacturing facility in Armthorpe in 2016 with a single production line, we’ve expanded to 14 lines and a team of 200, crafting some of Next’s most popular and stylish sofas. Now, we’re looking for a talented Finance Analyst to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract to help drive our next phase of growth.
Your Next Role
As a Finance Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing operation, collaborating with key stakeholders to track, report, and analyse financial performance. You’ll play a crucial role in producing weekly management reports and leading monthly finance reviews with senior managers, providing insights that will influence business decisions and identify new opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monthly Financial Reporting: Prepare month-end accounts, including P&L, stock valuation, balance sheet reconciliations, forecasting, and variance analysis.
* Budgeting: Lead the twice-yearly budget process.
* Cost & Margin Analysis: Accurately cost new sofa ranges, conduct margin analysis, and work with the commercial and buying teams to ensure pricing remains competitive and sustainable.
* Accounts Management: Handle weekly sales invoicing and reconciliation of accounts receivable.
* KPI Reporting: Produce a wide range of reports on financial and operational KPIs, identifying trends and potential areas for improvement.
About You
You’re an adaptable, resilient finance professional, ideally CIMA, ACCA, or ACA part-qualified, who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You excel at data analysis and can communicate insights clearly at all levels within the business. While experience in manufacturing is a plus, it’s not essential—what matters most is your enthusiasm for learning and continuous improvement.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
* Strong data analysis and communication skills
* A proactive approach to change and problem-solving
* Basic knowledge of SQL (with training provided as needed)
If you’re ready to be part of a growing team where no two days are the same, apply now to start your journey with Next Furniture Manufacturing!
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About some of our Benefits
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
* Company performance based bonus
* 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 fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
* Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
* Access 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 instore, collect your items the 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, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
Job Info
* Job Identification 68538
* Job Category Finance
* Locations Next Distribution Limited, Armthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3FQ, GB
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