Finance Analyst

Overview

Permanent | Immediate Interviews Available. Commercially driven finance analyst ready to influence real store investment decisions? This Financial Analyst role puts you at the heart of strategic store portfolio management and capital planning for a major national retailer.

Finance Analyst - Stores | £37k-£45k | Luton | Hybrid

This role involves working directly with Store Operations Directors and Senior Leadership, using analysis to shape which stores receive investment and where refurbishments deliver the best returns. This isn’t back-office number crunching—your insight drives genuine commercial decisions across a substantial store network. Hybrid working is genuinely supported. Part-qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) finance professionals are welcomed.

• Own lease portfolio management including renewals, break clauses, and renegotiations, ensuring accurate monthly reporting that supports strategic store planning cycles
• Manage capital expenditure tracking and forecasting aligned to group reporting timelines, providing clear visibility of investment spend across the store estate
• Conduct detailed financial analysis on store closures, relocations, and new openings, building robust business cases for informed decision-making on the retail portfolio
• Deliver comprehensive ROI analysis on the annual store refurbishment programme, evaluating which investments deliver the strongest returns and shaping future refit strategy
• Produce monthly Store Operating Performance reporting, consolidating key metrics and commentary to support operational management and strategic planning
• Present store investment activity and lease updates to Investment Committees and senior leadership teams, including consolidated reporting for group-level review
• Drive monthly financial reporting and variance analysis across store-related cost lines including business rates, service charges, insurance, and operational expenses, highlighting savings opportunities and addressing budget variances
• Maintain and enhance Power
  
  BI reporting dashboards focused on store performance metrics, ensuring data integrity and driving adoption across the business
• Support ad hoc store investment appraisals and scenario modelling with commercially sound financial analysis that influences where capital is deployed across the retail network

• Part-qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with strong analytical foundations
• Retail, FMCG, or commercial finance experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (essential)
• Oracle/SAP/Power
  
  BI experience advantageous
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Detail-focused with strong communication skills

£37,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience). Luton with hybrid working flexibility. Professional qualification support & clear progression. Exposure to Investment Committees and Executive leadership. High-performing, agile finance team environment.

This Finance Analyst opportunity in Luton offers genuine commercial exposure to this sector, where your analysis directly influences store investment strategy and portfolio performance.

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