Senior Finance Analyst (Weymouth based)

We’re looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to deliver accurate, timely reporting and insightful analysis that supports informed business decision-making. Working closely with Finance and key stakeholders, you’ll help drive performance through clear technical insight, continuous improvement of reporting processes, and a strong focus on data integrity and commercial value. You’ll also play an important role in mentoring junior team members, fostering development, and leading by example in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Responsibilities cover four key areas of Estates transactional accounting:
• Contractual and Turnover Rent
• Service Charges
• Rates
• Landlords Insurance
• Accountable for ensuring the calculation and posting of accurate transactional level data for the four Estates areas.
• Liaise and support Financial Accounting Manager with timely and accurate IFRS16 accounting.
• Full understanding of the terms and conditions of the CVA and its requirements (i.e. monthly turnover statements).
• Full understanding of the business channel direct report is responsible for.
• Full understanding of trading and non-trading operational costs budgets and forecasts to inform identification of risks and opportunities.
• Employ a thorough knowledge of trading and proactive review of costs to identify risks and opportunities.
• Accountable for reviewing and developing best processes with Finance for accurate, timely transactional level posting in order to minimise rework at period end.
• Responsible for accurate working papers to support accounting entries providing accurate month end reporting, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Accurate month end cost reporting and variance analysis for business channel, providing detail and clarity on monthly cost variances.
• Support the FBP in the creation of budgets and forecasts, including the impact of FYE and one-off costs.
• Preparation of balance sheet review, including commentary on key areas of the balance and reason for movement.
• Supporting with year end Group and statutory audits, answering queries on business channel.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Ability to de-mystify financial performance and provide clear and concise reporting and analysis resulting in balanced guidance and judgement.
• Ability to work under own directive as well as the wider team.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Continued re-evaluation and development of financial reporting and analysis.
• Open and receptive to new ideas and concepts.
• Relevant practical experience gathered across a range of roles in a broad profit-driven business context.
• A part qualified/qualified accountant who understands the financial implications of decisions and can make sound recommendations accordingly.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• 40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year.
• Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers.
• Private pension scheme.
• Virtual GP access for you and your children – it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you.
• All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one.
• Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
• Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave (eligible after 2 years service).
• Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans.
• Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme.
• We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust.