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The Role 

As the International Wholesale Accounting Analyst you will sit within our Label & New Business Finance Team. The role will be a good mix of financial analysis, management accounts & Business Partnering. You will be immersed in the profit of our international wholesale and franchise sales. Understanding the partner profitability and opportunities to improve it will be key in driving the division forward. 

Accountabilities 

• Consolidation of Wholesale, Franchise and License P&L’s which fall under the International Wholesale Directors remit. Assess the partner level profitability analysis, with regular updates throughout the year, identifying any areas which require improvement. 
• Work with Finance business teams to ensure the costs are allocated to the partners correctly 
• Support the Finance Manager in creating P&L appraisals for potential new partners and ensure new launches are in line with expectations 
• Prepare analysis of sales and profit for annual reporting to external audiences 
• Support the Finance Manager in the development of budgets and forecasts for International Wholesale and Franchise partners.

Main Tasks 

• Working closely with other teams you will be required to assess and understand all of the costs associated with Wholesale and Franchise partners and assess their profitabilities 
• Work with the New Business Finance Manager and finance teams to ensure coordinated approach to budgeting, forecasting and actual costs 
• Review of the Partner detail P&L’s to ensure accurate allocation of costs 
• Prepare a consolidated view of all partner P&L’s which fall under the International Wholesale Director and highlight the key drivers of performance. 

Behaviours & Key Requirements 

• At least 3 years experience in a Finance or Analytical role 
• CIMA/ACCA qualified or Part qualified 
• Experience in Financial modelling preferential
• Strong Excel Skills 
• Able to prepare schedules for review with senior leadership team both within Finance and the wider business 
• Self starter and able to manage own workload
• Work accurately with high attention to detail 

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You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. 

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.