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Senior Finance Analyst (Retail)

On-site in Watford·Added 27 days ago (last checked 1 Oct)

Allwyn UK

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Overview

Benefits

  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays

    Paid annual leave, per the ad.

  • Pension matched up to 8.5%

    The employer matches what you pay in, per the ad. The legal minimum is 3%.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Watford

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
  • Highly numerate with the ability to analyse, model and interpret data, including large data sets
  • Strong interpersonal skills and able to articulate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
  • Commercial awareness and ability to apply this to decision making and recommendations
  • Experience in a similar Commercial/Retail Finance role preferred
  • Advanced MS Excel skills, data manipulation and financial modelling
  • Self-starter with a keen attention to detail and independent thinking

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Company Bonus Scheme

Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%

26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)

Single Private Health Cover

Complimentary Private Medical

Income Protection

Flexible Benefits - EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes.

Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption)

Wellness Allowance £500

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Health Assessments

Volunteering Days

Matched Funding

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we've taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at careers@allwyn.co.uk and we'll be happy to help.

The role

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact.

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across the USA (Michigan and Illinois) and Europe, including Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and Italy.

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.

We'll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now - let's talk about the role and who we're looking for...

We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to support the Retail Senior Finance Business Partner in understanding Retail performance and providing invaluable reporting and analysis to help shape commercial & operational performance

What you'll do

Analytical support for Retail Senior Finance Business Parter (Retail Projects, Retail performance, Trends Analysis, Benefit Tracking)

  • Turn complex commercial and operational data into simplified outputs
  • Identify trend analysis to support performance narratives
  • Support understanding key risks & opportunities with supporting insight and analysis
  • Support all shop profitability analysis including building a shop profitability model
  • Weekly/Monthly performance packs for the RLT
  • Help support an enhanced KPI framework
  • Develop reporting suite to track initiatives and post implementation reviews
  • Scenario analysis as required for new initiatives
  • Business case support for key investment levers
  • Proactively drive improvements to current reporting framework
  • Budget & Reforecast support at pivotal times throughout the year, specifically Scratchcards
  • Analytical support on Scratchcard performance

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews

  1. Application

  2. Recruiter screen

    With Talent Acquisition team

    An initial conversation with the Talent Acquisition team about the role and your experience.

  3. First-stage interview

    Video call

    Usually held virtually, though it may be held in person or as part of an assessment centre.

  4. Second-stage interview

    In person

    Usually face-to-face; competency-based and may include a task or presentation, often assessed using the STAR format.

  5. Offer · With Talent Acquisition team

  6. Vetting and onboarding · 2 weeks

  • Allwyn aims to respond to all applications within 7 working days, though busy periods may take a little longer.
  • As a regulated gambling business, post-offer vetting checks usually take a minimum of two weeks.
  • Accessibility adjustments are available at any stage of application, assessment or interview on request.

About Allwyn UK

Industry
Lottery and Gaming
Website
allwyn.co.uk

In their own words

About the company & team

At Allwyn, we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly, championing its positive impact on people, places, and the planet.

Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! We're constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to market to enjoy which is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.

Giving back - Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license.

Sustainability - Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy. We've already transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition, we're working with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date.

Empowering every voice - We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes. Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive - whether people play a game in a store or online, because when everyone can play, everyone wins..

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre

At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues and their families at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed. Our people are more than colleagues - they're winners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities.

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