Finance Operations Analyst
Our Finance Operations team is now looking for a Finance Operations Analyst to play a key role in driving insight and efficiency across our finance functions. You will produce analysis and reporting that supports not only the Finance Operations team, but also provides valuable insights to the wider Finance organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their finance career looking to grow their expertise and contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
About the Role
As a Finance Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for preparing accurate reports and providing financial analysis to various teams across the Finance department. Your role will also be instrumental in maintaining compliance, driving process improvement, and supporting internal and external audit functions. You'll engage with stakeholders across the business and play an integral part in initiatives that keep our operations both efficient and compliant.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Producing financial analysis and reporting for key finance stakeholders
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Owning and improving monthly performance slide packs for Finance Operations
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Supporting project roadmaps and scoping with key stakeholders
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Performing aged stock calculations, posting journals into SAP, and reporting aged stock metrics
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Creating and managing SharePoint workflows
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Conducting MAP investigations and reconciling balance sheet accounts
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Responding to internal queries and supporting audit processes
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Driving new initiatives to maintain regulatory compliance
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Supporting wider Finance functions with ongoing analysis and improvements
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Ad hoc tasks and project work as required
Depending on your role, you may be fully on-site or have a mix of on-site and home working – this is what we refer to as ‘Hybrid’. Our hybrid working policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on-site, depending on business needs.
Please see our Hybrid@Harrods policy on our Career Site for more information or speak to a member of our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions regarding the requirements for this role.
About You
You’ll bring strong analytical skills, an eye for detail, and a willingness to learn. You’re an early-stage accountant eager to develop through a professional qualification, and you thrive in environments where you can contribute to both process improvement and financial reporting. You take ownership of your work and adapt easily to shifting priorities.
You will also have:
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Advanced Excel skills and confidence using VBA
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A foundational understanding of financial accounting
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A high level of curiosity and interest in learning new concepts
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently
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Flexibility to manage varying workloads throughout the financial period
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Integrity, resilience, and a strong alignment with Harrods values
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
Uniquely You
Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.
Additional Information:
Time Type:
Permanent
Department:
PoS Control (Christopher Johnson)
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What We Do
As many lives, generations, cultures and stories pass through our doors, our mission remains unchanged: to serve the needs and aspirations of our customers, to create new stories and bring moments of delight. Whomever they are and wherever they come from, our customers can always expect to be treated with grace, courtesy, and care. #TogetherHarrods
Open since 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod and now owned by Qatar Holding Authority, we are truly unique - a house of maisons, a modern atelier, a workshop of wonders, a convener, patron and celebrator of the world’s finest. Known around the world as one of the great luxury emporiums, we offer a transformative experience to customers who know that true value of exceptional goods and services lies beyond price. We are committed to excellence and artistry, inspired to reinvent and surprise, ensuring our position as a leader in the category.
Our people are our strength - their unique personalities and their desire to exceed expectations are what enables us to make the impossible possible for our customers.
Our customers are at the heart of our success. They’re the reason we exist, and we never forget it. And we’re always looking for new exceptional people who want to connect to them, to delight them and to become part of our story
