Commercial Finance Analyst

At Loaf we make insanely comfy sofas, beds and other laid-back wares that help people lead happier, more relaxed lives. After a year of exceptional growth, we are looking for a fantastic number cruncher to join our Finance team to help drive our agenda to add real value to the business while keeping everyone in check!

Some of what the job involves:

  • Business partner senior stakeholders to drive commercially sound decision making
  • Support the Finance Business Partner on scenario modelling strategic investments and key projects across Tech, Product, Retail & Operations
  • Ownership of the New Shack investment appraisal model used to assess the commercial viability of all Retail investments
  • Carry out ad hoc analysis to deliver meaningful financial insights on business performance
  • Design and maintain reporting in Power BI to monitor KPIs across the P&L and CAPEX
  • Track project spend vs plan and provide relevant commentary
  • Support the Finance Business partner to deliver the annual 5-year plan refresh

To set you up for success, we're looking for the following:

Essential:

  • Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
  • Relevant demonstrable experience from within a similar role
  • Advanced analytical and Excel skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of stakeholder management
  • A keen problem solver with a desire to seek continual improvements
  • Proactive, natural curiosity to investigate and understand the so what
  • Strong ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Commercial awareness and passion for the Loaf brand
  • An adaptable individual who is a collaborative team player but is also capable of working autonomously

It would be great if you had:

  • Previous experience in the Retail Industry
  • Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and/or Power BI

Some of our benefits:

  • We offer 25 days holiday (exclusive of public/ bank holidays) increasing by 1 day for every year of service (max 28)
  • Staff discount 45%
  • Friends and Family discount 15%
  • EAP programme through The Retail Trust
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Medicash - healthcare cash plan
  • Death in Service - 4x annual salary
  • Westfield discount card
  • 15% off Bloom and Wild
  • Half day Xmas shopping day
  • Refer a Loafer

What's it like working at Loaf?

We would love for you to come in and hit the ground running as we will be preparing for our most exciting time of the year!

This role will be hybrid working from home and from our Engine Room, you will get lots of on-the-job support from our Finance Team and the wider business.

In return you can expect a forward-thinking, friendly bunch committed to building a fabulous company with brilliant people. The customer is at the heart of all that we do, striving for better, more efficient ways to make that work.

At Loaf, we're working really hard to be inclusive. No matter what identity or background, we want everyone to feel welcome in a place where we can all be ourselves.

We'd love you to join us on our journey.