Commercial Finance Assistant

3 months ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Card Factory Full time

Job Introduction
We are looking to strengthen our team and are looking for an exceptional Commercial Finance Assistant to join our team and provide invaluable support to our Retail and Property teams. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in assisting these teams in making strategic business decisions that are instrumental in driving value and fostering growth for our company.

Your primary responsibility will involve conducting thorough financial analysis with a specific focus on our store estate. By delving into sales and profitability trends, you will unearth key insights and provide valuable recommendations to our Retail team.

To succeed in this role, a passion for data and an analytical mindset are key. Your enthusiasm for working with data and your ability to think analytically will be essential in providing valuable insights and supporting strategic decision-making.

Main Responsibilities
- Producing monthly store performance reporting, handling specific requests from stakeholders, whilst also having the opportunity to identify and introduce improvements
- Supporting the Finance Business Partner with financial analysis requirements covering store sales and profitability, new store appraisals, store relocation opportunities, store closures and ad hoc queries
- Assisting with the preparation of the annual budget as well as inputting into the quarterly reforecasting process
- Assisting with ad-hoc financial projects and initiative as required
- Collaborating with cross functional teams to gather financial information and provide insights for decision making
- Strong academics including an undergraduate degree (2:1 or better) in a relevant field
- Excellent analytical and Microsoft Excel skills
- A proactive mindset towards adopting and utilising business insight platforms like Power BI is highly desirable
- A passion for delivering robust and impactful financial analysis, taking pride in your work and striving for continuous improvement
- The tenacity to work through details and deliver rigorous and meaningful insight
- Ability to illustrate agility in flexing work plan according to priorities and deadlines
- Desire to develop personally and professionally through personal development programmes and a professional accounting qualification (The role could offer a potential study support package - to be agreed)

About The Company
Card Factory is also a great place to work. We're proud to have recently been named the #3 best place to work in the UK, and #1 in retail in the UK, by Glassdoor. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating a positive and supportive workplace culture, where every employee feels valued and empowered to succeed.

At cardfactory, we believe in striking a balance between hard work and enjoyment. We encourage you to pursue a career that you are passionate about, so that work feels like a fulfilling endeavor every day.

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

**Benefits**
- 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
- Save As You Earn scheme
- Financial Wellbeing Support
- Financial Education Tools
- Salary Advance
- Seasonal incentive schemes
- Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
- Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
- Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme - access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave



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