The Finance Analyst supports the Wholesale Finance function by providing high-quality financial reporting, analysis and insight across Commercial, Operational and Stock Finance. The role is responsible for developing reporting, producing performance analysis, maintaining key financial models and supporting month-end, budgeting and forecasting processes to enable effective decision making across the Wholesale business.,
- Produce and maintain regular financial and operational reporting across Commercial, Operational and Stock Finance.
- Support the month-end reporting process through preparation of reports, variance analysis and performance commentary.
- Develop and maintain Power BI reporting and dashboards to improve management information and business insight.
- Analyse customer profitability, supplier profitability, product performance and margin trends.
- Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts and long-range planning models.
- Provide analysis of warehouse productivity, labour efficiency, transport performance and operational cost drivers.
- Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across our finance team and wholesale businesses
- Support production of board reporting and performance packs.
- Produce KPI reporting and identify trends, risks and opportunities for management review.
- Improve data quality, reporting automation and reporting efficiency across the Wholesale Finance function.
- Provide ad-hoc analysis and financial support to support business initiatives and decision making.
Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or relevant finance degree. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups and financial modelling.
- Experience of Power BI reporting and dashboard development.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets.
- Good communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
With the purpose of improving the lives of our patients and customers, Bestway Healthcare supports communities across the United Kingdom and Ireland through an extensive network of community pharmacies and pharmaceutical wholesale depots.
Our wholesale business unit operates two pharmaceutical wholesale brands, Lexon and Bestway Medhub which combined support over 5,000 independent community pharmacy contractors, processing over 100m packs of medication every year making us the 4th largest pharmaceutical wholesaler in the United Kingdom. Our wholesale business unit also operates a leading appliance wholesaler, Wardle's, a generic supplier Key Pharmaceuticals. We operate from 3 distribution centres with a fleet of vans delivering to independent pharmacies & directly to the most vulnerable patients every day.
Finance Analyst in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Wells & Co.
Well Pharmacy is an excellent employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for both Trainee and Qualified Pharmacy Assistants to thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and flexible working options, ensuring that our team members can balance their professional and personal lives while contributing to the health and wellbeing of our communities.
