We're looking for a Strategic Accounts Payable Data Analyst to join our Head Office team in Enderby on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing complex data, uncovering the root causes of issues, and using insight to improve financial performance and operational efficiency. Working closely with the wider Finance team, you'll play a key role in enhancing our Accounts Payable processes, reducing risk, and delivering measurable value to the business.
You will be required in the office in Leicestershire, 5 days a week
What You Will Take On
As our Strategic Accounts Payable Data Analyst, you will:
Turn data into actionable insight by using Power BI and Microsoft Excel to analyse invoice ingestion channels, monitor straight-through processing rates, and provide meaningful reporting that supports effective resource planning.
Protect financial accuracy by identifying duplicate invoices, VAT discrepancies, and other exceptions before payment runs, while developing risk-based statement reconciliation processes to strengthen financial controls.
Drive efficiency and cash flow performance by tracking early settlement discounts, analysing Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), and identifying opportunities to optimise working capital while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Identify opportunities for improvement by investigating the root causes of process issues and recommending practical, data-driven solutions that reduce manual intervention and improve end-to-end performance.
Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, IT and external suppliers, presenting clear insights and influencing positive change through evidence-based recommendations.
You'll be a naturally curious and analytical problem solver who enjoys working with data and translating it into meaningful business improvements. You'll also have:
Advanced skills in Power BI and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to interrogate, manipulate and interpret large datasets.
A strong understanding of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process and how upstream data quality impacts downstream operational performance.
A proactive approach to identifying root causes, challenging existing processes, and driving continuous improvement.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to present findings and influence decision-making across departments and with external suppliers.
- Strong attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining financial accuracy and mitigating risk.
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About UsYou know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! About the Team
- 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
Skills Required
- Advanced Power BI skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process
- Experience interrogating, manipulating and interpreting large datasets
- Ability to identify duplicate invoices, VAT discrepancies and exceptions pre-payment
- Experience with statement reconciliation and financial controls
- Experience analysing DPO, early settlement discounts and working capital opportunities
- Root-cause analysis and continuous improvement mindset
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and focus on financial accuracy
- Required to be in the Leicestershire office 5 days a week
What We Do
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to better diagnose disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. In 2017, BD welcomed C. R. Bard and its products into the BD family. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com.
