Senior finance analyst - inventory control - united kingdom, watford, hertfordshire

discovery is at the centre of everything we do. wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores. we are part of the tjx family which includes tk maxx, and homesense in europe and the uk and across the rest of the world you will find us as tj maxx, marshalls, homegoods, sierra and winners.with variety comes plenty of surprises-our environment is ever-changing, and that's just how we like it. every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. are you ready to discover different?

tjx europe are currently recruiting for a senior financial analyst, within our financial control division, a key position within inventory control with ownership of the region 1 stock ledger. the inventory control team partners across the business, to ensure the accurate delivery of all aspects of inventory including sales, gross profit, mark-on, markdown and shrink.

this is an exciting opportunity to learn more about our detailed business model, with regards to how our inventory is bought, shipped, processed, distributed, and sold in our stores. you will work closely to understand system flows, downstream reporting impacts and retail method of accounting.

integrity and controls are crucial as part of this role, with the area governed by sox guidelines and partnerships with internal audit, it and external pwc partners. there will be focus on learning our sox matrix, assisting with sox testing and ensuring our team remain compliant.

key responsibilities

maintaining integrity for all aspects of the region 1 stock ledger with appropriate escalation of issues

supervision of the daily and weekly stock ledger reconciliations ensuring the drivers of any variances are understood

ownership of the weekly and monthly reporting requirements for region 1 banners

be the point of contact for region 1 analysis requested by the slt and the wider business

challenge existing processes and procedures

ownership of the overall input/output controls establishing the integrity of the stock ledger

accurate accounting of gross profit and the valuation of inventory for the region 1 banners

regular liaisons with the other financial control teams to ensure consistency in reporting and analysis

additional responsibility for the comic relief and other charity campaigns. partnering with csr on break even analysis, reporting on sales performance during campaign weeks, monthly accounting for charity transactions and appropriate review of balance sheet accounts

supervision of a dotted line report (tasks only), assisting them to manage their deliverables, knowledge within them and delivered in a timely manner

playing a key role in the year-end inventory counts of stores and dc. assisting with the review and preparation physical inventory reports.

supporting on the year end audit ensuring all deliverables are provided to auditors

key skills, knowledge and experience

accounting qualification

ability to develop relationships, communicate and influence across the business

ability to present at a senior leadership level

high level of initiative, curiosity and drive

advanced excel systems skills

developed analytical skills

ability to develop and maintain financial models

ability to escalate issues and assist in resolving them

come and discover different at tjx. from opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you'll find that it's so much more than a job. when you're a part of our global tjx family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding the greatest deals and fantastic style. best of all? they have a lot of fun doing it.

we care about our culture, but we also prioritise the important things like competitive salaries, solid benefits and plenty of room to grow in your role. it's our way of empowering you to make your career here.

we consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation

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