Job Description
The Finance Analyst will play a critical role in guiding the company's financial planning and strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for providing accurate, insightful, and timely analysis of financial data, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and preparing reports for management. This role requires strong analytical skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
You'll be accountable for:
* Performance Reporting: Produce high-quality, data-driven financial reports and dashboards that clearly communicate business performance and variance analysis to stakeholders.
* Month End Reporting: Timely and accurate reporting of actuals, to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Including completion of P&L, balance sheet and commentary information.
* Commercial Insight: Provide proactive and insightful financial analysis to identify trends, recommend actions for improvement, and support decisions that increase efficiency and profitability.
* Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the delivery of accurate and timely budgets and forecasts that align with strategy and provide a reliable financial roadmap for the business.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Ensures the risk of the business are identified, assessed and mitigated actions are in place to reduce the risk.
Key responsibilities
* Assist with the annual budgeting cycle, working with wider business departments to gather data, build financial plans, and present findings.
* Develop and maintain financial models for revenue and expenditure forecasting, and scenario evaluations.
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and commentary on performance against budget and forecast.
* Conduct comprehensive analysis of financial reports, OKR’S / KPI’s, and trends to inform business decisions.
* Process improvements and efficiencies by simplifying and automating tasks.
* Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process enhancement, and revenue growth through data-led insights.
* Support senior finance team members with ad-hoc projects, business case development, and special analyses.
* Liaise with the wider finance team to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
Qualifications
* Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally within financial services or digital product-led support roles
* Strong interest in pursuing a career in finance; this role will provide fully funded professional qualifications (CIMA or ACCA)
* Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to digital customer journey design, including support journeys and digital communication strategies
* Strong stakeholder management skills across digital, operational, and commercial teams
* A customer-centric mindset with a passion for optimising user experience through insight and iterative improvements
* Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
* Analytical and pragmatic with a structured approach to problem-solving
* Excellent communication, writing and collaboration skills
* Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills
* Self-starter, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment
* Commitment to continuous self-learning and development
Additional Information
As FGFS is within a regulated environment any offer is subject to satisfactory background checks including criminal record check, credit check, and employment references.
Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:
Reward, Recognition and Opportunities
Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.
Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.
Employee Welfare
Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.
Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.
What’s next?
Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.