Job Title: Senior Financial Planning Analyst
About the Role:
We are looking for a proactive and analytical Senior Financial Planning Analyst to join our Head Office Controlling Department. In this role, you will create forecasts, analysis, and financial recommendations for senior stakeholders.
You will provide support to executive management, operational departments, and international colleagues, with responsibility over synthesizing relevant key performance indicators to aid targeted management of all business processes within the company.
Key Responsibilities:
* Participate in the annual financial planning process by providing forecasts and scenario suggestions.
* E nsure that forecasts are accurate, robust, and timely.
* Implement and create data models and analytical tools to improve the quality of forecasts, budget, and financial analysis.
* Work cross-departmentally with exposure to senior stakeholders and colleagues from the International Headquarters.
* Deliver insight and analysis that helps the business achieve strategic goals.
* Monitor and analyze KPIs, thereby identifying risks, errors, problems, and improvement opportunities.
* Manipulate and interpret large sets of data from different platforms.
* Support board projects with ad-hoc analysis and insights.
* Analyze complex data sets and create compelling slide decks for senior management presentations.
* Support key projects within the wider controlling team.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within a retail environment.
* Strong financial modeling and forecasting experience.
* Excellent decision-making skills and confidence in presenting and defending financial recommendations.
* Solid communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver accurate results.
* Self-motivated and proactive individual with a can-do attitude and the ability to work on projects and solve problems independently.
* Knowledge of SQL or Python is beneficial but not essential.
* Good Microsoft Office and especially Excel/Google Sheets skills are required.
* German language is beneficial but not essential.
What We Offer:
* 35 days' holiday (pro rata)
* 10% in-store discount
* Sabbatical
* Enhanced family leave
* Pension scheme
* Plus, more of the perks you deserve
Lidl Values:
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
*Includes an additional 10% non-contractual London weighting
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.