ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Financial Analyst will support the Finance Director by providing financial planning and analysis for the business by building and managing financial reports and preparing analysis for business reviews and other ad-hoc requests. Additionally, the Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with department leaders on all aspects of reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis of Non-Payroll expenses, identify cost savings opportunities, and work on special projects. The successful candidate will initiate analyses designed to improve operating performance and will effectively and persuasively communicate analyses and recommendations to all levels of management. This role requires significant accuracy and attention to detail as well as creative problem-solving abilities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare financial analysis and reports (such as Budget, re-forecasting, and 3-year plans) that meet the timing and quality of presentation requirements, facilitate management review and decision making while ensuring integrity of data.

Support the annual budgeting and re-forecasting process of Non-Payroll, working with department leads and senior leadership to develop and track comprehensive budgets. Closely monitor performance to timely identify and communicate risks and opportunities to plan and recommend actions

Perform monthly accruals and reclasses. Ensures expenses are booked on time, to the correct account line with approvals in place.

Provide meaningful monthly reporting, analysis, and ongoing support to department leaders.

Maintain knowledge of spending trends, ensure accuracy of our financials, and explain processes and techniques to drive financial discipline

Prepare reports and consolidate commentary for monthly/quarterly performance packs

Update and maintain various internal reports

Ability to build ad hoc models, build Excel-based reporting and forecasting templates, and manage cross-functional projects

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business

1-4 years relevant experience

Proficient in Excel, including complex formulas, and pivot tables to automate and manipulate large amounts of data

Exceptional communication skills, organization techniques, and attention to detail

Positive, cooperative attitude; Ability to work with multiple teams simultaneously internal and external a dynamic fast-paced environment

Proactive individual looking to continuously take on additional responsibility and improve processes and procedures

Experience with SAP is a plus

Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines

Independent self-starter, with excellent communication skills

Affinity for beauty and retail

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Deliver monthly/ quarterly performance packs that meet the timing and quality expectations
• Non-payroll spending in line with the forecast
• Form and maintain best-in-class relationships with department leaders

A bit about us…

We are No7 Beauty Company, a division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, a modern consumer goods company with a purpose, that combines the best of traditional companies with the vibrancy and pace of a new digital-first business. With operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, we offer beauty products that consumers can trust wherever they are in the world. Since No7 launched in 1935, our iconic brand has been joined by equally strong characters in Liz Earle Beauty Company, Soap & Glory, Botanics, Sleek MakeUP, and YourGoodSkin. All our brands have a deep understanding of what customers want because we’re great at listening. As part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, we have the rich insight of our own retailers and thousands of beauty advisors across our stores, so we can truly get to know our consumers and better meet their every skin need. Supported and encouraged by inclusive leaders, the people who make up our global teams are the beating heart of No7 Beauty Company. They’re not just passionate about beauty; it’s their innate enthusiasm to innovate that sets them apart and drives them to deliver the very best for our customers. Welcome to the next generation, welcome to No7 Beauty Company.

What we can offer you:

We offer the chance to work in a consumer-led environment with the chance to make an impact on a global scale. With a truly entrepreneurial mindset, we recognize the importance of a diverse workforce who work collaboratively with shared values and ambition. We invest in our people by challenging you and developing you and provide a great local reward scheme including:

· Competitive Salary

· Annual discretionary bonus plan

· Employee Discounts

Diversity and inclusion are at the center of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.