Retail Finance Analyst Posted Head-Office

We’re looking for a fabulous Retail Finance Analyst to join our Finance team. You will be reporting to the Retail Finance Manager, this role plays a crucial part in managing financial operations and driving efficiency across the retail sector. This role collaborates closely with department managers and senior leaders, providing insightful cost analysis and strategic guidance to support informed decision‑making.

• Manage retail costs, prepare monthly financial entries, deliver P&L reports, and perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain property lease databases in line with IFRS
  16 and support audit to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead flash forecasts, annual budgets, and quarterly projections, collaborate with stakeholders to challenge and refine financial plans.
• Streamline workflows by reducing manual tasks and Excel dependency, leveraging Gen AI to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships, provide financial insights for projects and tenders, and conduct ad‑hoc analysis to support commercial decisions.

• Ideal for someone looking to start or grow their finance career, with opportunities to build strong technical accounting skills and drive meaningful change.
• Suited to those who thrive in dynamic retail settings, enjoy problem‑solving, and looking for a challenge.
• Proactive mindset, eagerness to learn, and motivation to deliver results that make an impact on the business.
• Should hold a relevant degree (2:1 or higher), be AAT qualified or part‑qualified CIMA/ACCA, and have strong Excel and ERP system skills.
• Retail/FMCG experience is preferred; must be able to work independently under pressure with excellent attention to detail.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
• Discretionary Bonus– We love to share our success with you!
• Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay.
• Hybrid Working! 3 days office and 2 days off‑site.
• Access to our TPS Perks which offers you a variety of saving and discount options.
• Buy & Sell Holiday scheme and Life Assurance.
• 20% staff discount, as well as discounts at Superdrug and Three Mobile.
• Round the clock support from our partnership with Retail Trust.
• Cycle to work scheme for those who don’t mind riding up the hills of High Wycombe.

“We’re a sociable bunch of down‑to‑earth people, who enjoy our work and each other’s company.”

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.