Senior Finance Analyst - RTR, Boots Retail USA in Nottingham

We are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to oversee record-to-report activities for our Boots Retail USA business. You will take ownership of the month end close and reporting processes, working with Genpact to ensure accurate financials and driving continuous process improvement. Work with an International team across the UK, US, and India at Genpact. The RTR team in the UK is the base for this role, which reports to the Senior Controller. The Senior Controller is in the US in the BRUSA business. You will mostly work with US/Genpact counterparts daily but will be part of a centralised UK team with a 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 that distributes No7 products to Walgreens and other US third parties. With limited direct to consumer channels, you will build knowledge of retail/trade promotion management, inventory, costs, and cash flow. As we undertake the finance transformation roadmap, our aim is to standardise and automate our processes. You will have plenty of scope to learn and apply principles in Lean, process mapping, and SOP management, as well as ERP system usage and optimisation. We will give Six Sigma training, and we will use Aris for management and SAP S4/HANA for ERP system usage and optimisation. Continuous improvement will be a focus, both onshore and offshore (Genpact) and you will take ownership of solutions and promoting change.

• Responsible for month end close and working with Genp counterparts to achieve accurate reporting
• Ensure reconciliations are completed and reviewed to standard
• Accomplish and document appropriate controls
• Collaborate with UK/US finance team to resolve discrepancies and improve processes
• Support internal audit and external regulatory bodies with relevant documentation, data and analysis
• Guide automation and efficiency improvements in month end close processes

• Experience of month end close process and good financial accounting knowledge (US GAAP preferred)
• Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, AAT)
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
• Engage with and maintain relationships with partners across finance and Genpact off-shore team
• A focus on continuous improvement

• Previous use of SAP (ECC or S4) and/or Cognos Controller
• Experience in changing processes and implementing new ways of working
• Experience of interaction with a BPO provider (Genpact)
• Flexibility to work hours outside of normal UK working times to support the US team at month end e.g. 11-8pm

• 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.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only.

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

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.