Role: Commercial Finance Analyst

Location: Bournemouth

Reference: HOB923250

Closing Date: {Expiry Date}

Commercial Finance Analyst - Hobbycraft Head Office, BH23 6HG

Salary £24,000 to £30,000 DOE - 4% pension contributions, 25 days holiday increasing every year, 25% discount in our stores, hybrid working policy, dog friendly office and so much more!

Full Time – 37.5 hours

Our core business working hours are Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm and we are very flexible with starting and finishing times, we also offer hybrid working for 2 days from home.

About the Role

As the Commercial Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the Commercial Finance Manager in providing insight and reporting to the Buying and Supply Chain team, supporting current and future trading decisions. Where appropriate the role will also offer support to key strategic projects. As a member of the wider commercial finance team, you will be expected to drive improvements in the quality, timeliness and insight of reporting.

About You

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact and gain respect and trust at all levels.
• Strong excel and modelling skills are a must, the ability to distil large amounts of data into easy-to-use reports which provide great commercial insight.
• Proactive self-starter who thrives on being fully accountable for their work
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.
• Must be detail and accuracy orientated with strong analytical skills whilst still being able to view the Big Picture.
• Ability to work well with others and handle pressure and rapidly changing demands in a fast-paced dynamic customer focused environment.
• Flexible, high energy and passionately committed to the business.
• Desire to progress with professional accountancy exams – financial and time support offered.

Qualifications/Training

• Graduate calibre working towards an Accountancy qualification.
• Minimum of 12 months experience in similar role.
• Retail sector experience a plus, as is empathy with the craft market.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel
• Must be driven by results, commercially successful and experienced in contributing through collaboration with all other functions, with the aim of continuously improving performance.
• Experience of data analysis tools (Targit) would be beneficial

About our benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores and Haskins
• Free Onsite Parking
• EV Charging Point
• Free Hot Drinks
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays with an increase each holiday year
• Birthday Day Off
• Hybrid Working
• Company pension contribution – up to 4% contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme provide by Retail Trust
• Cash Health Plan with Health Shield
• Contribution towards eyesight test and glasses
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long service awards and gifts
• Continuous training, development
• Colleague Wellness Programme
• A creative working environment
• Colleague Social Events throughout the year including Summer and Christmas events

For further information about the role or a copy of the full job description please contact our Recruitment Team at

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At Hobbycraft we celebrate the joy of crafting, and we celebrate all of our colleagues and customers. As a retailer we have a diverse Colleague base from a broad range of all communities. Our colleagues are recruited for their skill, passion, love of craft and customer service, which is also reflected in our customer base. It is this skill and love of crafting which defines them. Hobbycraft, is an equal opportunity employer who takes equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging very seriously, we regularly review our policies and practices to ensure not only compliance, but also best practise from an employment perspective.

Hobbycraft are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status.