f you’re looking for a Finance job that’s more than just numbers, WHSmith adds up. Our Commercial Finance teams are the engine room of the business; everything depends on the overall trading environment and our competitors. It’s fast-paced and you never know what will happen next.

We’re now looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst on fixed term contract basis, to assist the Commercial Finance Managers. If you’re looking to build on your finance journey with a company equally as ambitious as you are, then WHSmith could be right for you!

Purpose of the Role
We are looking for someone who can support our existing Commercial Finance team in delivering timely and actionable insights to both finance and non-finance teams via detailed analysis of the company’s financial performance.  As well assisting with the financial forecasting and store re-opening processes. 

What you’ll be doing:
In this role you will provide detailed insight into key KPI performance, the results of current initiatives and any variances to plan, all presented in a clear and understandable manner.

Provide financial insight and support for the Store re-opening plan with P&L creation to determine optimum re-opening schedule. Weekly reporting on store re-opening performance.

Support the team with the forecast and budgeting process to develop robust forecasts for formats and categories. 

What we are looking for:
We are looking for someone with an analytical background, ideally within Retail FMCG that is either part or newly qualified (CIMA/ACMA/ACA). Forecasting and Budgeting experience would be a bonus. You should have strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to articulate the output of your analysis and challenge both the approach and results when necessary. Most importantly we are looking for someone with a proactive approach and the initiative to identify opportunities to drive improvement. 

What you’ll get in return:
You’ll be at the hub of an incredibly fast-moving function and you’ll be trusted to make decisions that benefit the business. It’s a serious responsibility – which will seriously motivate you. You’ll thrive on the freedom and the chance to use your skills and will be supported with plenty of training and development opportunities. What’s more, you can expect some fab rewards, including an achievable annual bonus, 25 days’ holiday (and the option to buy more), contributory pension plus the perks of your birthday off, an early finish on Fridays, and lots more! Our new Houndsditch head office is only a 5 minute walk from Liverpool Street station and close to a variety of shops, bars and restaurants