FP&A Analyst

Since Watchfinder & Co. was first founded in 2002, it has grown to become the premier resource from which to buy and sell premium pre-owned watches. With thousands of watches available from more than 50 brands, including Rolex, Omega, IWC and more, plus boutiques across the UK and a manufacturer certified service centre, Watchfinder has established itself as the top pre-owned watch specialist.

How will you make an impact?

We are currently on the search for an FP&A Analyst to join our HQ Financial planning team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

You will contribute to the success of FP&A team in two different dimensions utilizing your all-rounded financial skills:

You will be the guardian of our financial systems landscape who ensures data consistency between our ERPs and reporting platforms. Your work directly underpins the quality and timeliness of our month-end close and management reporting.  

• Periodic monitoring of data interfaces between financial systems to ensure financial report consistency and completeness.

• Investigate interface failures and data mismatches, perform root-cause analysis and drive resolution with IT / finance teams.

• Automate processes / reconciliations and maintain documentation for knowledge transfer.

• Support other finance projects when required

You will be the owner of key cost items which are critical to the success of our business:

• Proactively interact with budget owners across 6 international entities to understand their need, support their financials with best practice.

• Perform monthly follow up and variance analysis to ensure budget is respected

• Reporting, accruals and reconciliations on key KPIs vs budget.

• Develop cost estimations for submission to Group's budget / forecast cycles.

How will you experience success with us?

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related discipline.   

• Minimum 3 years' experience in FP&A / financial control within a multinational or multi-entity environment.  

• Structured problem-solver who communicates effectively with stakeholders.      

• Advanced skills in Excel (complex modelling, pivot tables) and BI tools. (Metabase, Tableau or similar)      

• Hands-on experience supporting financial systems and interfaces (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Anaplan or similar applications).      

• Strong commercial / business acumen. 

Your journey with us

Our aim is to provide you a transparent interview process from the moment you apply for the role. It’s important for us that you get to know us to ensure the role aligns to your future career objectives.

We provide all candidates with open-door access to key people across the business so they can discuss opportunities, get a feel for our culture, and better understand how they can make an impact and be part of Watchfinder’s exciting trajectory. 

Interview Process

1st Stage: A ‘Let’s Chat’ conversation Initially, when your application is selected, you will receive an introduction call to explain the main points in terms of this position, and to have a chance to showcase your motivation.

2nd Stage: Complete an Excel Task, followed by an interview with our Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Final Stage: Meet with our CFO and HR Business Partner

Why work for Watchfinder?

Firstly, what makes Watchfinder a great place to work is the people! Whether that be within your immediate team or across other areas of the business and in different countries. You can really make an impact working cross functionally supporting a variety of different business units.

If personal growth and development is high on your priority list, then Watchfinder is the place for you. We’ve had numerous success stories throughout the business of our staff furthering and developing their careers, proving to be integral contributors to the company.

To be part of this exciting journey, apply now!