Commercial Finance Analyst - Purfleet, United Kingdom - Carpetright plc

Carpetright plc

Verified Company

Purfleet, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Online and in-stores across the country, our experts are bringing customers' dreams to life. To continue being the best at what we do, we need the very best people. The big dreamers, go-getters and team players who thrive in fast-paced, high-energyenvironments.

With over 30 years at the forefront of an ever-evolving industry, we're always looking for new ways to improve. Embracing new ideas and offering flexible solutions, both digitally and in-store to delight our customers, enhance their shopping experienceand inspire our colleagues. And our work is only just beginning.

It's not all number crunching in the finance department at Carpetright. We're here to support each area of the business, ensuring they have the right data to make the best decisions. We're right up there with the latest systems and analytics, notto mention our first-class training and apprenticeships. So, if you're looking to fast forward your career in finance, this is the place to be.

Commercial Finance Analyst - Purfleet, Essex (Hybrid working -3 days in office)
To support the Retail and HR Business Partner in providing in depth analysis of key operating areas and projects. Such information is used to drive business decision making and support new initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Timely and accurate analysis of weekly reports
Utilise technical skills to build complex models and implement new reporting and MI infrastructure
Carry out in depth analysis to establish performance and trends
Work closely with the business teams to support and influence their profitability
Focus on sales and KPIs to enable understanding strategic impacts
Continuous order book and credit analysis
Supporting the budget and forecasting process to aid commercial decisions
Support with other adhoc reporting requirements as needs arise
Keep abreast of market change, patterns, drivers and competitors to help inform decision making and identify new business opportunities
Cover for Business Partner, as and when required
To carry out tests and investigations across systems

Person Specification

2 years' experience (minimum) working within a finance or commercial department
Skilled in excel (and / or other analytical tools, such as BI)
Confident selfstarter who can work with mínimal supervision
Experience in dealing with senior management
Ability to assimilate and interpret large data sets.
Good communication and presentation skills

**Join us on our mission to deliver the best, and in return we'll give you all the support and training you need to learn new skills, take on more responsibility and become the very best at what you do. Proud to be creating beautiful homes, proud tobe driving the customer journey in the fast lane, and proud to be one of us.