<!-- Introduction --><div class="feature-text"><h2> Your new role</h2><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">We’re looking for a passionate FP&amp;A Analyst , You’ll play a key role in delivering financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and reporting support to enable strategic decision-making and optimise business performance.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">This is a hybrid role based at our Doncaster Group Support Centre, with 2-3 days a week onsite</p></div><!-- Responsibilities --><div><h3>What you'll be doing</h3><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">In this role, you’ll:</p><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">As an FP&amp;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.</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Reporting and Data analysis - Prepare regular and ad hoc reports to drive insight into Group Performance.</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">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.</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Financial modelling - Develop &amp; 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.</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Continual Improvement - Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement&nbsp;</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Deputise as required and support the wider team as and when required</p></li></ul></div><!-- Ideal Candidate --><div><h3>The role is for you if...</h3><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">We’re looking for experience in:</p><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Financial Statements - A good understanding of primary financial statements &nbsp;</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Time management - ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload effectively in a fast paced environment</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Analytical skills - ability to analyse data, identify trends and inconsistencies</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Team player who will support cross functionally as and when required&nbsp;</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Commercial awareness and interest in getting to know the business to support insight led decision making</p></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;"><br style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Experience and Qualifications</p><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Previous experience working as an analyst / finance business partner. Or first mover from practice.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Professional: Newly qualified, or within 12 months of qualifying.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><!-- Package Description --><div><h3>About DFS</h3><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">We’re 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.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, you’re helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but we’re united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Everyone Welcome</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">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.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">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</p></div><!-- About the Company --><div><h3>DFS Benefits</h3><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it</li></ul><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">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</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, ASOS, and IKEA</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes</p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Life Assurance &amp; Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay</p></li></ul></div><!-- Apply Button --><a href="https://apply.dfscareers.co.uk/members/?j=2750&amp;lang=en&amp;" class="btn btn-apply apply_bottom">Apply<i class="fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a>