Senior Finance Analyst - Accounting Centre of Excellence Contract type: Permanent Location: Hatfield (Blended working 2-3 days in the office) Working hours per week: 40 hours - Full Time Level: Senior Application closing date: Monday 25th November About Us Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivaled service, and reassuringly good value. We’re Ocado Retail, a market-leading, joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S and the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket ocado.com. Not only is Ocado.com the only place to shop a full range of M&S food online, but it’s also the home to the widest online supermarket range in the UK and champion of small, independent brands. We’re also the brains behind Zoom by Ocado, our same-day grocery delivery service. About the team and the role At Ocado Retail our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting the business to drive forward. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager - Accounting Centre of Excellence, the Senior Finance Analyst plays a key role in delivering our accounting and reporting for the business, driving and delivering process improvement/system implementation projects and upholding integrity in our financials. The Senior Finance Analyst - Accounting Centre of Excellence is a key member of the team with a key focus on our balance sheet and P&L positions for our Stock including GRNI and inventory accounting, responsible for month-end delivery of those areas. Alongside those areas, this role is expected to drive project delivery and continuous improvement within the Accounting Centre of Excellence in preparation for and on an ongoing basis beyond the consolidation change to M&S in April 2025. What you’ll do Ownership of Accounting Areas - You will have responsibility for the month-end processes and wider reporting to the finance business partners for specified areas of the business such as Stock (incl. GRNI processes and inventory accounting). You will also gain exposure to other areas of the business, supporting peers in the team to deliver on their focus areas in an agile way. Finance to Finance Business Partnering - Work closely with key stakeholders in your focused areas to support them to improve the quality of their output in contributing to business performance as well as ensuring they are completing adequate reviews and having a clear understanding of their financials. Continuous Improvement - Contribute to the team's heavy focus on process optimisation and improvement ahead of the consolidation change to M&S in April 2025. A primary objective for the Accounting CoE team is to deliver ESSA framework improvements as well as improve the quality of reporting. Leadership of a direct report - This role will have a finance graduate as their direct report, responsible for coaching their development and giving them the platform to drive tangible improvements in their rotation in the team. Include any line management responsibility Who you are Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word Experience of Finance systems (Oracle Fusion/EPM) would be advantageous but not essential Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders Ownership of results with a motivation for continuous improvement and self-development Organised individual that thrives in a team environment Experience of delivering and managing changes to month-end processes Continuous improvement mindset What’s in it for you By joining Ocado Retail you’ll have the chance to experience life at the world’s largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what’s possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail. If that’s not enough to tempt you, you’ll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here’s a taste of what we offer: Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with the option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more. Spend & Save: Annual bonus scheme split between personal and business objectives, recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office. Never miss the moments that matter: Blended/Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy an extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities. Our Hiring Process Lucky for us, we get loads of great applications and we really appreciate that so many people put the time and effort in to apply. To recognise that, we treat all applications respectfully and fairly. So, if yours stands out, you’ll follow our standard hiring process - one of our Talent Partners will talk you through this in an initial call. Everyone’s welcome We’re an equal opportunities employer. That means that we make sure all potential colleagues are treated fairly and equally. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form.