Job Description

Assistant Finance Analyst - Finance Pathway Programme

Permanent

31,188 + Pension + ShareSave Scheme + 6.6 weeks holiday + Hybrid Working + Paid Study Leave

Southampton, Head Office.

Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. At B&Q we believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they'll love. Join us on our Finance Pathway Programme and you'll be a big part of this!


At B&Q we operate a hybrid work environment to increase flexibility in where and when we work, for this role we are looking for someone able to work from our head office 2-3 days a week. This is a full-time opportunity, Monday - Friday.


Our Finance Pathway Programme is a 36 month programme, to support gaining a professional Finance qualification (ACCA or CIMA). Alongside this, you will gain relevant work experience, rotating roles around our Finance department, as well as essential skills & behaviours training. There will be plenty of support along the way in the shape of your development from your peer group, line manager and mentor.


We are looking for driven individuals to join B&Q, the UK's leading home improvement retailer, which is part of the Kingfisher group. You'll be joining a fast paced, exciting finance team with a fantastic opportunity of future career development


Applications will remain open until 30th November 2025 - but we recommend submitting yours early. Everyone we welcome to B&Q is expected to align to our core values and we will be looking for people who will 'Be Brave', 'Make a Difference' and help us 'Win Together'. During the interview process, we look for individuals who show initiative, a strong work ethic, and a passion for helping customers create better homes.


You will develop skills in areas such as:

Budgeting for key business functions Forecasting cashflow Statutory reporting Performance analysis Project appraisal Core accounting in our operational team Strong Excel skills Communicating with a variety of stakeholders Supporting in high profile presentations to senior manager Self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment Ambition to learn, grow and develop Ability to adapt, be flexible and embrace change Strong communication and organisation skills Team player - builds strong relationships with peers and stakeholders Ability to produce high quality work under pressure Can prioritise effectively - always clear what is important High level of attention to detail and accuracy Naturally curious - asks thoughtful questions and actively seeks to understand "why" Beneficial to have experience using Excel, PowerPoint, and AI tools (e.g. Power BI)

As well as a competitive salary and paid study leave our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks holiday, payroll giving, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, colleague wellbeing benefits and lots more!


As part of a great team, you'll be supported to grow and encouraged to explore new career directions within the business and the wider group. Over the course of the Pathway programme, we commit to providing you with experience in varied finance roles, in-house training sessions and personal development opportunities. And, because you'll be inspiring great things for our customers and the whole business, you'll do work worth caring about.


We want to ensure that all employees, future employees and applicants to all Kingfisher companies are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.


Find out more about us, including the benefits we offer and our community, sustainability and inclusion projects at bandqcareers.com


If you require any additional support or adjustments to help you make an application, please contact us at ssorecruitment@b-and-q.co.uk