Job Specifications
At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique customer experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers providing flexible and convenient ways to pay across our collection of established brands, including Studio, Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.
Frasers Group Financial Services is the next chapter of elevation for the Frasers Group. We fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled.
Why join us?
Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences
Frasers Group Financial Services Is Committed To Delivering a Positive Colleague Experience And To Be Able To Make The Most Of It You Need To Immerse Yourself Into Delivering On Our Principles
Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet
Job Description
The Finance Analyst will play a critical role in guiding the company's financial planning and strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for providing accurate, insightful, and timely analysis of financial data, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and preparing reports for management. This role requires strong analytical skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
You'll Be Accountable For
Performance Reporting: Produce high-quality, data-driven financial reports and dashboards that clearly communicate business performance and variance analysis to stakeholders.
Month End Reporting: Timely and accurate reporting of actuals, to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Including completion of P&L, balance sheet and commentary information.
Commercial Insight: Provide proactive and insightful financial analysis to identify trends, recommend actions for improvement, and support decisions that increase efficiency and profitability.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the delivery of accurate and timely budgets and forecasts that align with strategy and provide a reliable financial roadmap for the business.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Ensures the risk of the business are identified, assessed and mitigated actions are in place to reduce the risk.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the annual budgeting cycle, working with wider business departments to gather data, build financial plans, and present findings.
Develop and maintain financial models for revenue and expenditure forecasting, and scenario evaluations.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and commentary on performance against budget and forecast.
Conduct comprehensive analysis of financial reports, OKR’S / KPI’s, and trends to inform business decisions.
Process improvements and efficiencies by simplifying and automating tasks.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process enhancement, and revenue growth through data-led insights.
Support senior finance team members with ad-hoc projects, business case development, and special analyses.
Liaise with the wider finance team to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
Qualifications
Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally within financial services or digital product-led support roles
Strong interest in pursuing a career in finance; this role will provide fully funded professional qualifications (CIMA or ACCA)
Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to digital customer journey design, including support journeys and digital communication strategies
Strong stakeholder management skills across digital, operational, and commercial teams
A customer-centric mindset with a passion for optimising user experience through insight and iterative improvements
Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
Analytical and pragmatic with a structured approach to problem-solving
Excellent communication, writing and collaboration skills
Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills
Self-starter, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment
Commitment to continuous self-learning and development
Additional Information
As FGFS is within a regulated environment any offer is subject to satisfactory background checks including criminal record check, credit check, and employment references.
Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:
Reward, Recognition and Opport
About the Company
Frasers Group started as a small store in Maidenhead in 1982 and from there, grew to become a global powerhouse.
We are now a collection of the world’s most iconic brands including Sports Direct, Flannels, GAME, Jack Wills, Sofa.com, Evans Cycles, USC, and Everlast.
We believe the higher the risk, the greater the reward. We’ve never been afraid to strive forward and change the way the industry operates, diversifying our portfolio and elevating stores.
We’re pushing the boundaries of traditional retail environments; futur...
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