Senior Retail Finance Analyst
CompanyThe Perfume Shop
Location
High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/8/2026
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation TypeFinance and investment analysts and advisers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£45,800
(£23.49 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.
Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with The Perfume Shop. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
Description
We’re looking for a fantastic Senior Retail Finance Analyst to join our Finance team at our Head Office and play a key role in driving commercial performance and cost control across our retail estate.
This is a great opportunity to work in a fast‑paced retail environment, partnering with stakeholders across the business to provide insight, challenge and direction that supports smarter decision‑making and business growth.
What You’ll Do
This is a great opportunity to work in a fast‑paced retail environment, partnering with stakeholders across the business to provide insight, challenge and direction that supports smarter decision‑making and business growth.
What You’ll Do
- Own and manage key retail cost areas, driving strong cost control and visibility
- Deliver monthly P&L reporting with clear variance analysis and actionable insights
- Prepare and review prepayments, accruals, journals and Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Lead forecasting and budgeting cycles, including monthly flash forecasts
- Partner with Area and Store Managers to improve financial performance and decision-making
- Leverage AI and digital tools to enhance analysis, reporting efficiency and insight generation
- Experience in a finance or analytical role (retail/FMCG advantageous)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (ACCA/CIMA finalist, qualified or QBE)
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle)
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem‑solving capability
- Confident communicator with experience business partnering across teams
- Interest in using AI and emerging technologies to support smarter, more efficient ways of working
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Discretionary bonus
- Hybrid working – 3 days office, 2 days off‑site
- Access to Stream for financial wellbeing
- TPS Perks, staff discount and partner discounts
- Life Assurance and RetailTrust wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
“We’re a sociable bunch of down-to-earth people, who enjoy our work and each other’s company”
Agencies: We are not accepting speculative CV’s or profiles and kindly request that you refrain from contacting us.
The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Agencies: We are not accepting speculative CV’s or profiles and kindly request that you refrain from contacting us.
The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.