Management Accountant / Finance Analyst

This is a predominantly Management Accountant-led role with growing FP&A responsibility, focused on stabilising numbers, fixing data, and improving processes in an evolving business.

The role suits a pragmatic, resilient accountant with corporate experience who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and helping shape the journey toward true business partnering.

Client Details

The client is a large, established retail organisation undergoing a period of transformation, with a strong appetite to improve the quality of its financial insight, systems and processes. While the business has scale and complexity, parts of the finance function remain under developed, creating a hands-on, problem-solving environment rather than a polished corporate setup.

This is a business on a clear improvement journey, investing in people who can bring structure, pragmatism and resilience. They value individuals who can work with imperfect data, roll up their sleeves, and help move the function toward stronger decision support and commercial partnering over time.

Description

• Produce and interpret organisational KPIs, delivering clear monthly and quarterly performance insight.
• Track weekly sales and margin performance, identifying trends, variances, and commercial impacts.
• Own monthly cost centre reporting, providing meaningful commentary to strengthen cost control and accountability.
• Compile monthly management accounts and senior-level analysis to support informed decision-making.
• Create detailed quarterly reporting packs to enable strategic review and performance assessment.
• Review payroll and people-related costs to inform forecasting and workforce planning.
• Evaluate capital investment proposals and perform post-investment review analysis.
• Conduct competitor and market analysis to inform pricing, positioning, and commercial strategy.
• Support the statutory accounts process, including audit schedules and coordination with external auditors.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and cross-business projects, embedding Finance within wider business initiatives.

Profile

• A strong background in accounting or finance, ideally within the retail/ FMCG industry.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate across departments.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive attitude towards improving financial processes and systems.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary up to £60,000
• Company discount
• 5 days in the office with flexible start/ finish times
• A permanent role within a reputable company in the retail industry
• Opportunities for professional development and growth