<div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font size="2">We are seeking a Finance Analyst to join our operations team based at our head office in Watford.&nbsp;</font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font size="2"><br></font></span></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">The purpose of the role will be to deliver&nbsp;</span><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">financial analysis, reporting and ad-hoc financial support this role will also help develop and deliver an efficient month end process.&nbsp;</font></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The ideal candidate will be either a graduate or part qualified in CIMA/ACCA and looking to complete their professional studies.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><div style=""><ul style=""><li style="">Management accounting for Stores and Operations (including Development Property costs, Salary costs, Store Variable costs),accountable for the month-end processes including accruals &amp; prepayments, generation of P&amp;Ls, variance analysis and commentary.</li><li style="">Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations including the analysis of risks and opportunities and monthly review with the Head of Operations Finance.</li><li style="">Supporting the Store Business Partnering teams by responding to P&amp;L queries in a timely manner.</li><li style="">Risk and opportunities tracking for store costs. Proactively looking forward to identifying and managing financial risks and opportunities.</li><li style="">Reporting - ensuring accuracy of reports and to provide data to the Operations and Property team</li><li style="">Full ownership of assigned areas of the store P&amp;L, acting as a trusted business partner to guide and support in informed financial decision-making.</li><li style="">Cross functional working eg with VAT &amp; FA teams to assist with any queries or analysis, to help the smooth, efficient working of the Finance function.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></div><div><br></div><div><ul><li>Graduate or&nbsp;Part qualified in CIMA/ACCA, looking to</li><li>complete their professional studies.</li><li>Keen to work in a fast-paced retail&nbsp;environment.</li><li>Some experience of business&nbsp;partnering.</li><li>Strong excel skills.</li><li>Strong analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to draw conclusions and insight from data analysis.</li><li>Some understanding of analysis tools.</li><li>Good time management and ability to&nbsp;communicate at all levels.</li><li>Well organised with the ability to&nbsp;prioritise work.</li><li>Hard working and proactive.</li><li>Enthusiastic and inquisitive.</li><li>Excellent Communication Skills.</li><li>Capable of providing drive and bringing&nbsp;passion to the role.</li></ul></div></div></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><div style=""><br></div><div style=""><strong>What can we offer you?</strong></div><div style=""><br></div><div style="">You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us.</div><div style=""><br></div><div style=""><strong>We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:</strong></div><div style=""><ul><li>Competitive bonus (2027 period)</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Colleague discount&nbsp;</li><li>Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme.</li></ul></div><div style="">Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education &amp; loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.&nbsp;</div><div style=""><br></div><div style="">We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.&nbsp;</div><div style=""><br></div><div style=""><strong>About Us:&nbsp;</strong></div><div style=""><br></div><div style="">Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.&nbsp;</div><div style="">But it is the Wickes’ culture that we are really proud of as it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.</div></font></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font size="2"><br></font></span></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Please contact us&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1665218416227000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2727RLDdu25CVf4RaodB8R" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;if you require any adjustments within the application process.&nbsp; If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note,&nbsp;this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form.</span></font></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font size="2"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong style=""><font size="2">Closing Date for this vacancy is: Sunday 1st March 2026</font></strong></span></div>