Nottingham, Nottingham Support Office
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Finance Analyst - RTR, Boots Retail USA (BRUSA)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Nottingham
Recruitment Partner: Vyoma Gandhi
About the role
We're looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to oversee record-to-report activities for our Boots Retail USA business. You will take ownership of the month end close and reporting processes, working with Genpact to ensure accurate financials and driving continuous process improvement.
Work with an International team across the UK, US, and India at Genpact. The RTR team in the UK is the base for this role, which reports to the Senior Controller. The Senior Controller is in the US in the BRUSA business. You'll mostly work with US/Genpact counterparts daily but will be part of a centralised UK team with a team ethic.
Primary duties will cover month end close, financial accounting (journals, balance sheet reconciliations) and completion of controls. Boots Retail USA is a business that distributes No7 products to Walgreens and other US third parties. With limited direct to consumer channels, you will build knowledge of retail/trade promotion management, inventory, costs, and cash flow.
As we undertake the finance transformation roadmap, our aim is to standardise and automate our processes. You will have plenty of scope to learn and apply principles in Lean, process mapping, and SOP management, as well as ERP system usage and optimisation. We will give Six Sigma training, and we will use Aris for management and SAP S4/HANA for ERP system usage and optimisation. Continuous improvement will be a focus, both onshore and offshore (Genpact) and you will take ownership of solutions and promoting change.
Key responsibilities
Responsible for month end close and working with Genpact counterparts to achieve accurate reporting
Ensure reconciliations are completed and reviewed to standard
Accomplish and document appropriate controls
Collaborate with UK/US finance team to resolve discrepancies and improve processes
Support internal audit and external regulatory bodies with relevant documentation, data and analysis
Guide automation and efficiency improvements in month end close processes
What you'll need to have
Experience of month end close process and good financial accounting knowledge (US GAAP preferred)
Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, AAT)
Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
Engage with and maintain relationships with partners across finance and Genpact off-shore team
A focus on continuous improvement
It would be great if you also have
These are desirable skills and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don't match this additional criteria.
Previous use of SAP (ECC or S4) and/or Cognos Controller
Experience in changing processes and implementing new ways of working
Experience of interaction with a BPO provider (Genpact)
Flexibility to work hours outside of normal UK working times to support the US team at month end e.g. 11-8pm
Our benefits
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.
What's next
If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide
reasonable adjustments
to help you to be at your best.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.