Senior Commercial Finance Analyst - 3 months FTC

At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers, the ones that enable our growth. We are looking for a commercially astute and delivery-focused Finance Analyst to support the Commercial Finance Team in UK Travel to focus on Supplier Income - Reporting and Governance.

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with the Commercial Finance Team, project teams, as well as Commercial and Financial stakeholders to help shape and embed changes to one of the most crucial areas of the business. You'll utilise your core finance knowledge to ensure accurate and streamlined reporting, challenge where necessary, and drive process improvements

What you will be doing

• Driving enhanced governance within Supplier Incomes, challenging stakeholders where required
• Business Partnering Key Stakeholders to deliver best results for the business - ranging from identifying risks, opportunities, and insights to both finance and commercial stakeholders
• Monthly Reporting of Supplier Income and Costs
• Month End Processes including reconciliations, posting journals and variance analysis
• Act as intermediary between Finance Support Services and Commercial to facilitate the collection of cash and work with both teams to identify resolutions to issues which arise
• Reviewing contractual agreements and ensure appropriate income recognition in line with accounting standards
• Support on audit schedules, analysis & evidence required
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency

What we are looking for

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Someone highly numerate with an analytical background, ideally within Retail
• Ability to build relationships & trust with key stakeholders at multiple levels
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ability to cope with conflicting priorities and manage workload effectively
• Advanced Excel is essential
• Confidence to articulate the output of your analysis and challenge both the approach and results when necessary

How we reward our teams

• Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office
• 4pm Friday Finish
• Flexible Working
• 25 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
• Family Friendly Leave
• Company Pension scheme
• Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Competitive Salary and Car Allowance
• Private Medical
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff Discount Card for railway stores (subject to policy)

About us

Celebrating over 230 years, we're proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we're proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life.

As a diverse group of over 5,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

Our business operates from two key locations. Our UK Travel and International office is based in a vibrant area of London, close to Aldgate and Liverpool Street Station, while the other is located at Swindon's International Business Park, just off the M4 with excellent transport links and over 100 on-site parking spaces.

Across both locations, we're an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration, and innovation. We foster an entrepreneurial culture where people are encouraged to take initiative, embrace new challenges, and help shape the future of our business.

At WHSmith we're all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you-you're welcome here.

We're also open to flexible working where possible, so if that's something you need, let's chat. And if you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know-we're happy to help!