Our Finance team is currently going through an unprecedented period of change and as a result requires an experienced finance professional to undertake a fixed term engagement to work on a project basis to ensure the smooth transition of core activities across finance. Key Responsibilities Work as part of a team on a programme of project based pieces of work to ensure effective transition to the new operating model Identifying issues and quickly fixing broken processes Complete financial analysis/reporting activities/investment appraisal as necessary to support relevant projects A bit about you... A qualified or part qualified level accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with related finance experience. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Able to pick things up quickly, identify issues and work up practical solutions Has the gravitas and impact to influence finance and non-finance stakeholders and to hold business partners to account. Able to get things done and to manage competing priorities. Good knowledge of financial process and control principles High degree of Excel and PowerPoint capability, working knowledge of SAP based systems (ECC, BW / BI) A bit about us... The Finance team is fundamental to our success, playing an active role across the entire business ensuring targets are met and strategies are understood. As trusted advisors, we're involved in a wide range of activities; reviewing weekly and monthly sales-margin-cost performance and assessing the performance of key promotions to partnering the business teams to develop and track the performance of new store openings, new customer propositions like a new online trading platform, to some large scale IT investments. It's a supportive, collaborative and committed team. We're big on communication and we hold quarterly conferences to celebrate our successes. We have a strong development culture, showcased at our annual yoUniversity week, which encourages our colleagues to focus on their potential and wellbeing. If you're keen to build your career - there's no better place as you'll be supported to take on new challenges and develop your skill set with access to opportunities across the Boots UK, Global Brands and Boots Opticians Finance teams. Boots UK is part of the Retail Pharmacy International Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance and is the UKs leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer. With over 2500 stores in the UK our purpose is to help our customers look and feel better than they ever thought possible. You can learn more by visiting boots.jobs. What we can offer you: Competitive Salary 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays Annual discretionary bonus plan Generous staff discount scheme including Boots Opticians - frames and contact lenses Competitive company pension scheme Flexible benefits scheme available ranging from private medical insurance, holiday buying, cycle to work scheme and many more Onsite Staff Shop, Opticians, Gym, Costa, Canteen, Dry Cleaning and Cash Point Boots Benevolent Fund - a registered charity that can offer support to eligible current and former colleagues in the UK, as well as their immediate relatives and dependants, at times of financial hardship Diversity and inclusion is at the centre of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you would like to become part of our story and make a difference - click apply and our recruitment partners will be in touch This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/86860282