FINANCIAL ANALYST

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing UK Finance Function here at Dixons Carphone!

We are looking to hire an experienced Financial Analyst to be part of the Commercial Finance team.

The jobholder will report to the Manufacturer Finance Controller and will assist the commercial buying team to ensure the balance between the commercial needs and financial controls are working effectively. The role will support in the standardization and integration across the group in relation to buying.

 You will:

• Deliver commercial insight through an in-depth understanding of manufacturer revenues to mitigate risks and maximise profitability.
• Support the trading team in tracking and reporting verses required revenue targets.
• Provide period reporting and analysis for presentation to Commercial teams
• Make recommendations and constantly evolve and develop the commercial reporting.
• Work with I.S. and Development Teams to improve processes which impact finance e.g. Improving with IS the systems infrastructure and reporting
• Support Category teams to deliver maximum profitability and cash flow through supplier terms
• Understand the competitive environment (including competitors and market dynamics) to inform and influence decisions
• Review and refine planning process to make forecasting and budgeting process efficient, clear and timely
• Liaise with other functional finance and operational teams to ensure all cross charges are understood and legitimate
• Be responsible for reconciling balance sheet accounts relating to supplier revenues.
• Drive the understanding of performance metrics supporting and mentoring finance and non-finance colleagues to deliver enhanced performance across the business

You will need:

• A strong academic background (Graduate Degree 2:1 and above)
• An Accounting Qualification (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)- newly or recently Qualified. We will consider candidates who are CIMA or ACCA passed finalists.
• Excellence communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Advanced level of analytical ability and commercial acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong accounting foundations
• Excellent track record at working with a wide array of individuals within the business.

Dixons Carphone is Europe’s number one electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company, with more than 40,000 colleagues across nine countries, including the UK and Ireland. Every day, we use our people’s expertise to reach out and help new customers. What’s more - we’re exploring extraordinary new markets, from wellness to security, so that in an ever more connected and constantly changing world, we can offer our customers the most comprehensive service.

It’s an exciting time to join us and find yourself a place in our growing success story, apply now.

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