FP & A Analyst

Wickes are a digitally led, service enabled organisation with a project in every home.

We are thrilled to be recruiting for a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join our Finance team in Head Office.

Role Purpose:

To become an integral part of the Financial Control and Reporting team, providing support to the wider Finance team and Wickes business to help ensure a smooth, efficient running of the central Finance function, along with appropriate controls

Key Accountabilities:

• Process and Manage IFRS 16 financial accounting adjustments for leased assets 

• Prepare, update, distribute and collate Month End / Flash / Budget and Forecast working files, so they are completed in a timely manner. 

• Prepare and own key balance sheet control accounts, to ensure control and understanding

• Post key month end journals (Expenses / Intercompany / Insurance) in a timely manner, for inclusion in month end accounts

• Regularly update interface between accounting ledger and excel management reporting tool (Essbase), so the whole Finance community has the latest updated information

• Assist with any ad hoc requests, queries or analysis, to help the smooth, efficient working of the Finance function

• Take ownership of further key tasks and develop skills as experience in the role increases

• Any additional work required as Wickes continues its journey in preparation to demerge

What are we looking for?

• Part qualified with a recognised accountancy qualification

• Sound knowledge and experience of Financial Accounting (ideally IFRS 16)

• Proven working experience in finance department

• Experience of preparing balance sheet reconciliations

• Proficiency in MS Office with good Excel skills

• High degree of accuracy and detail

• Experience of using a ledger system

• An understanding of how the Finance department functions and the role it plays in a large company 

• Problem solving skills

• Good attention to detail

• Team player/happy to help/can do attitude

• Well organised with the ability to prioritise work.

• Hard working and proactive

• Enthusiastic and inquisitive

What can we offer you?

Wickes’ culture is a best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team.