Financial Analyst

Job Description

As a Financial Analyst role where you will be working as part of the Finance team, focusing on developing, analysing & creating tools/models/reports used by the business. You must have an analytical, numbers-driven mindset, strong communication skills & be able to adapt to fast paced, ever changing business environments. 

Role Description: 

• Update and maintain a key bi-yearly excel financial forecast report within the business – collecting data from stakeholders, validating and analysing inputs, and delivering summary insights. 

• Produce ad-hoc reports and perform detailed analysis of store forecasts using Excel. 

• Write and optimise database queries. 

• Working with large data sets - analysing, interpreting & drawing conclusions to support business critical decisions. 

• Assist in the implementation of financial automation projects. 

• Identify and question trends, whilst providing rationale to senior decision-makers. 

• Collaborate with both financial and non-financial stakeholders across the global business. 

Qualifications

Essential Core Skills: 

• Advanced Excel skills. Experience with VBA and Power Query is a plus. 

• Strong financial skills, supported by relevant financial qualifications (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA). 

• Proficient in SQL, and experience working with relational databases. 

• Experience in working with accounting software (e.g. Dream). 

Essential Interpersonal Skills: 

• Able to hold your own in meetings and confident talking to senior stakeholders 

• Able to manage and prioritise workload. 

• Strong problem-solving ability & a commercial mindset 

• Able to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders. 

• Proactive, independent, self-starter who is ready to jump in and get things done. 

Advantageous Skills: 

• Familiarity with Airtable. 

• Experience with programming languages such as Python or R. 

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

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 lived the Frasers Group values.

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 one to 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.

Fearless 1200 – Fearless 1200 is our way of recognising our growth. It’s bold, ambitious, and designed to reward colleagues across the business for living our values and delivering impact. Fearless 1200 links how we perform to how we're rewarded – check out the video link to find out more - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0qmvJofMew 

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 one or 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.