Strategic Business Finance Professional

1 month ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Asda Stores Ltd Full time

Company Overview

As a leading UK retailer, Asda Stores Ltd is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Analyst to join our team in the Finance department. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, drive performance improvement across the business, and contribute to strategic decision-making.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing regular insight and analysis to support the leadership team, developing and implementing data-driven innovations to create value for the business, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. You will also play a key role in partnering with business unit teams to implement action plans and drive commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to drive sales and profit growth
  • Merge financial and non-financial data to present a complete picture for decision-making
  • Support the broader finance team with deep dives and translate key learnings into actionable insights
  • Provide consolidated summaries on business performance to support P&L reviews with senior stakeholders
  • Assess performance of trials and make recommendations on rollouts

Requirements

  • Degree-level qualification in Finance or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA)
  • Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a retail or FMCG environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
  • Discretionary company bonus scheme
  • Company pension scheme with 7% employer matching
  • 10% colleague discount, free parking, and other benefits

Work Environment

We offer a hybrid working model, allowing you to choose where you'll be most effective. Our office environment is modern and collaborative, with opportunities to work with talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds.



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