Finance Analyst

Job ID
Job ID 75888
Team
Team Finance
Location
Location Leicester
Salary
Salary From £35,000
Posting Date
Posting Date 09/06/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 23/06/2026
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Summary

The Role

We are looking for a part-qualified CIMA or ACCA financial analyst to join our Label & New Business Finance team. Sitting at the heart of our international growth, this role provides an incredible opportunity to combine financial analysis, management accounts, and strategic business partnering.

In this role, you will be immersed in the profitability of our international wholesale and franchise operations. You will collaborate closely with various business and finance stakeholders to identify opportunities that drive the division forward.

What You Will Take On

  • Financial Analysis & Reporting: Manage the accurate accounting and reporting of international Wholesale and Franchise accounts on a monthly basis, including monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Performance Consolidation: Work alongside the New Business Finance Manager to consolidate Wholesale, Franchise, and License P&Ls under the International Wholesale Director's remit.

  • Partner Profitability: Assess partner-level profitability throughout the year, highlighting key performance drivers and identifying areas for financial improvement.

  • New Business Appraisals: Support the commercial appraisal of potential new partners, ensuring all associated costs are captured to secure predictable performance from launch.

  • Strategic Planning: Support the production and delivery of 3 Year Plans for key licenses, including The SET, Cath Kidston, and Home Licenses.

  • Budget Coordination: Partner with non-finance stakeholders to coordinate, review, and challenge cost centre budgets and forecasts.

What You Will Bring

  • Qualifications: CIMA or ACCA part-qualified with practical experience in a financial role.

  • Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills and financial modelling experience are preferential.

  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present clear analysis to senior leadership and diverse business stakeholders.

  • Working Style: A self-starter who manages their own workload with high attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Adaptability: A flexible approach to teamwork, with a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks to support business growth.

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Benefits

  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • Company performance based bonus
  • Sharesave scheme
  • On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Early VIP access to sale stock
  • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
  • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
  • Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
  • Free on-site parking
  • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
  • Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
  • Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
  • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
  • Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

What's Next?

Team Overview

Finance is where we turn ambition into action. This team protects value, funds growth, and gives leaders timely insight. From reporting to managing risk, your work keeps decisions sharp, ensuring the business stays on course and ready to take on the next big challenge.

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