Howdens Joinery, the UKs No 1 Trade only Kitchen Supplier with over 850 depots, has built a reputation that builders can trust through offering best local price and providing product from local stock. We have achieved our substantial success by investing in our people which is why we have been awarded a place in the top 30 Best Big Companies to Work for in the Sunday Times for recognition of excellence in the workplace.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) – With Financial reporting systems experience
• Previous experience in a financial planning and analysis role in a medium or large organisation
• Highly analytical with the ability to use reporting tools to draw insights from complex data and provide meaningful analysis and commentary.
• Advanced Excel
• Business Objects (Or Similar BI systems) and SAP

• Support the Head of Trade Strategy and Capital Appraisal in the production of financial strategic models and analysis. Ensure Top-down Strategic plans are translated into the operational depot plans for 850+ Depots.
• Continuously review the financial strategic models and make improvements working closely with Strategy/Risk Accountant and operational finance teams to ensure the depot models remain robust and evolve in line with the latest systems
• Increase departmental productivity by continually developing reporting and budgeting tools with more automation; eliminating duplications; coordinating information requirements. Ensure effective cross departmental communication with the relevant stakeholders.
• Provide information to management by assembling and summarising data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analysis, and recommendations on key strategic initiatives.
• Use of MVplus analytics (GIS Mapping software) to analyse potential future depot locations, to help shape informed decision making around depot locations and performance.
• Collaborate closely with our external partners (Adept Insight and any other consultants) to ensure any projects are completed on a timely manner and the key deliverables are met.
• Main point of contact for all Trade division wide indirect procurement contract Renewals. Ensure contracts are renewed in a timely and efficient manner, working closely with the internal and external stakeholders.
• Involvement in the annual insurance renewal process and quarterly updates,
• Deputise for Head of Trade Strategy and Capital Appraisal when required.