Assistant Finance Analyst

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About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

Your role

Job Title: Assistant Finance Analyst

Location: Head Office, Leicestershire

Salary: Competitive plus bonus & benefits

Are you an ambitious part-qualified accountant with a passion for data, analysis, and making a real impact? We\’re looking for a driven Assistant Finance Analyst to join our dynamic Retail Finance team at NEXT Head Office.

With over 460 stores across the UK, this is your chance to play a key role in helping us manage and optimise one of the largest store portfolios on the high street.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and monitoring store consumables costs – a significant annual budget of approx. £30 million
• Preparing monthly accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and allocations
• Producing budgets and forecasts, with insightful variance analysis
• Partnering with stakeholders across Procurement, Distribution, and Field Teams
• Supporting financial modelling for cost-saving and efficiency initiatives
• Analysing data related to utilities and service charges
• Creating new reporting tools using Power BI and Excel
• Overseeing and supporting offshore team members in India
• Driving smarter, more efficient financial processes

About You

• Part-qualified or finalist (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting; SQL knowledge is a plus
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• A confident communicator who enjoys working cross-functionally
• A proactive problem solver with a passion for continuous improvement

This is more than just a finance role – it’s a chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that directly influences the way we operate in stores across the country.

Apply Before 09/01/2025,

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Accounting

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