Operational Cost Support Analyst

at  WHSmith

ABOUT US

Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.
WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.

At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That’s why our International Finance team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work and progress within the business.
The Operational Costs Support Analyst role is a key part of the International Finance team supporting the accurate control of multi-million pound budgets across a variety of services and suppliers ensuring we get great service and value for money for the business.

What you will be doing

• Supporting our colleagues across International in managing invoices, raising purchase orders and general cost control
• Creating, monitoring and tracking of purchase orders and invoicing
• Ensuring Purchase Orders are correctly authorised and processed within appropriate timescales
• Working with stores and operations team to validate invoices and track expenditure
• Supporting the management of suppliers to ensure service levels and expenditure delivered in line with expectations
• Monitoring and reporting of costs with proactive identification of issues
• Identify opportunities to improve service and reduce costs working collaboratively with our suppliers, stores and internal teams
• Gradually take on additional responsibilities supporting the International Finance Cost Team including forecasting, month-end & reporting

What we are looking for

• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Good written and verbal communicator
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities
• Proactive and thorough with a great eye for detail
• A team player who can self-manage, but is willing and able to support colleagues and share best practice
• Someone looking to start studying towards becoming an accountant

How we reward our teams

• Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office
• 4pm Friday Finish
• Flexible Working
• 24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
• Family Friendly Leave
• Company Pension scheme
• Sharesave Scheme
• Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Competitive Salary
• Staff Discount Card for stores and online