Business Planning & Analysis Analyst in Shipton under Wychwood

We're looking for a commercially aware and detail-oriented Business Planning & Analysis Analyst to support and develop the growing Business Planning & Analysis function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast‐paced, collaborative environment in a scaling global business. You'll work with large datasets, interpreting financial performance and translating complex financial information into clear business insight for stakeholders at all levels. You'll support the budgeting and forecasting processes, deliver meaningful financial insight, and work closely with budget holders and key stakeholders across the business to drive informed decision‐making.

What we're looking for:

• A strong understanding of financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).
• Experience with budgeting and rolling forecasts across both short and long‐term planning cycles.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience analysing large datasets to generate commercial insight and support decision‐making.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to key stakeholders.
• Strong variance analysis skills with the ability to provide actionable recommendations.
• Excellent problem‐solving abilities and strong attention to detail.
• Qualified Accountant or Finalist (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Understanding of how financial data supports wider business strategy.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes across the business.
• Analyse financial performance and provide variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Collaborate with Central Finance during the monthly close process.
• Support the preparation of monthly board packs for Executive and Leadership teams.
• Meet with budget holders to review month‐end performance and provide valuable commercial insight.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through detailed financial analysis.
• Support KPI tracking and performance measurement across departments.
• Work closely with department leaders to understand operational performance and key commercial drivers.
• Provide financial insight to support operational and strategic decision‐making.
• Assist with pricing analysis, cost control initiatives, and investment evaluations.
• Help improve financial reporting processes and automation, including supporting the migration of reporting into Power BI.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems.
• Proactively deliver key business insights and help build scalable, efficient processes that support the continued growth of the BP&A function and wider business.

Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increases with years of service)
• Option to buy or sell 5 days holiday each year
• Life Assurance – 4 times basic pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Electric car green salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package
• Child Care Scheme
• Company organised events
• Pension (Royal London Group) 5% employer contribution matched
• Apple MacBook, Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard, monitor and headphones

Diversity and Inclusion:

At VoCoVo, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process, so please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage.

Company Values:

Embracing VoCoVo's 'VOICE' Values is important to us, shaping our collaborative and innovative culture.

• VALUED: Our Colleagues, Customers, and Stakeholders are valued; treated with respect, empathy, and operate with honesty and integrity.
• ONE TEAM: Collaboration of all for VoCoVo's happiness and success.
• INNOVATION: Our products are constantly evolving to tackle the pain points of retailers across the globe.
• CUSTOMER FOCUSED: Our customers love VoCoVo at every level; every interaction with us is frictionless, and we are integral to their operations.
• EMPOWERED: Our people are empowered to do the right thing and make decisions without loads of red tape.

If you feel this could be the right fit, apply now!