Accountant in Nottingham

We’re seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Finance Analyst to complete and oversee Record-to-Report (RTR) activities for our Boots Retail USA (BRUSA) business. This role takes ownership of the month end close and reporting processes, working alongside our offshore business process outsourcing (BPO) provider to ensure timely and accurate financials and driving continuous process improvement.

What you'll be doing:

• Working with an International team across UK, US and India, this role is based in the RTR team in the UK but reports into the Senior Controller, who is based in the US on the ground in the BRUSA business.
• You’ll mostly be working with US counterparts daily but will be part of a centralised UK team with a strong team ethic.
• Primary duties will cover month end close, financial accounting (journals, balance sheet reconciliations) and completion of controls.
• Boots Retail USA is a business which primarily distributes No7 products to Walgreens and other US third parties, with limited direct to consumer channels, so this role will build knowledge of retail/trade promotion management, inventory, costs and cash flow.
• As we undertake the finance transformation roadmap, with the aim of standardising and automating our processes, this role has plenty of scope to learn and apply principles in Lean (Six Sigma training will be given), process mapping and SOP management (Aris) and ERP system usage and optimisation (SAP S4/HANA).
• Continuous improvement will be a focus, both onshore and offshore (Genpact) and you’ll be able to take real ownership of solutions and embedding change.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for month end close and working with Genpact counterparts to achieve timely and accurate reporting.
• Ensure reconciliations are completed and reviewed to standard.
• Carry out and document appropriate controls.
• Collaborate with UK/US finance team to resolve discrepancies and streamline processes.
• Support internal audit and external regulatory bodies with relevant documentation, data and analysis as required.
• Drive automation and efficiency improvements in month end close processes.

What you'll need to have (our must-haves):

• Experience of month end close process and good financial accounting knowledge.
• Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, AAT).
• Experience of preparing or reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to engage with and maintain relationships with stakeholders across finance and Genpact.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Enthusiasm for change and drive to learn more of the skills required for our future finance function.

It would be great if you also have:

• Previous use of SAP (ECC or S4) and Cognos Controller.
• Experience in changing processes and implementing new ways of working.
• Experience of interaction with a BPO provider.

At Boots, we are committed to your professional growth. You will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to shape your career path within our organisation.

Rewards designed for you:

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Generous employee discounts.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.