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Finance Manager - 12 month FTC, Leicester
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Finance
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Yes
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
We have an opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our Commercial Finance team at Next PLC on a 12-month FTC. This role offers a chance to manage a small team, oversee financial reporting processes, and work with senior stakeholders to support our Online and Central Cost divisions.
About the Role:
As the Finance Manager for Online Margin Reporting and Central Cost Controlling, you will be responsible for reporting, budgeting, and forecasting the Group’s central overhead costs. You will also handle online profit margin reporting across various divisions, including NEXT UK, LABEL UK, Overseas, and Total Platform.
Managing a team of two, you will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data, provide analysis, and improve cost allocation processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Online Margin Reporting:
* Oversee cost allocations across Online divisions, ensuring accuracy.
* Prepare and report monthly Online margins by division.
* Investigate discrepancies during management reviews.
* Summarize and provide insights for external announcements.
* Enhance cost allocation methods and automate processes.
Central Cost Controlling:
* Lead a team managing costs in HR, Finance, Customer Service, Security, Facilities, and nursery.
* Build relationships with business partners for accurate management info.
* Analyze costs and recommend improvements.
* Support operational business cases with financial analysis.
Month-End Responsibilities:
* Complete reconciliations and ensure controls.
* Present performance analysis to senior teams.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
* Lead forecasting and budgeting of costs, collaborating with teams.
* Provide analysis to support decisions.
Process Improvement:
* Identify and lead efficiency initiatives in reporting and forecasting.
What We’re Looking For:
* Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA), part-qualified with experience, or a data expert focused on controls and reporting.
* Proficient in Excel and handling complex financial data.
* Excellent analytical and communication skills.
* Attention to detail, organization, and multitasking abilities.
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
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