Job Introduction

ArrowXL are the UK’s leading provider of two-person home delivery who strive to make the world of delivery a better place. Most of our work is storing and delivering large, heavy, bulky items, the type of work that typically needs two-people to handle. Quite often these items need installing – which we do too. 

ArrowXL are excited to announce that we’re currently recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join the team and be based with our central support team from our Wigan Distribution Centre. Reporting directly into the Finance Business Partner you will support with analysing and interpreting company data, forecasting results and presenting findings at weekly and monthly meetings to senior stakeholders, whilst looking at ways to identify cost savings across the business. 

If you’re looking for a fast paced, challenging, yet equally rewarding role where we can confidently say that ‘no two days will be the same’ and you would like the opportunity of working for the UK’s largest multi user, two person-home delivery and warehouse specialist then this role will be of interest to you. 

Role Responsibility

• Analyse financial data in a concise and clear presentation style in order to present to operational management and non-financial managers 
• Continually look for ways to adapt and improve the data set, potentially using alternative sources to speed up and enhance data analysis
• Perform trend and variance analysis on flash, budget, prior year, actual and forecasting results, preparing explanations and commentary whilst identifying areas for cost savings
• Ad hoc cover to produce weekly flash reports (Monday all day, Excel based models)
• Proactively perform financial analysis leading to the successful implementation of cost reduction initiatives

Additional Information:

• Whilst your place of work will be from our Wigan Distribution Centre you will be required to travel to other business locations. Therefore you will need access to your own car and full UK driving licence.
• On occasions, due to the nature of this role, you may be required to support the business outside of your usual working hours.

The Ideal Candidate

With the amount of applications expected for this newly created position, we will only be able to proceed forward with candidates who match our essential requirements stated below:

• A minimum of two years’ experience employed within a fast paced analytical role
• ACCA / ACA / CIMA / Qualified by Experience (QBE) / AAT qualified/Part qualified
• Advanced Excel skills (most of our data is analysed in Excel)
• Excellent Analytical skills and the ability to manipulate data
• High attention to detail and deadline management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK Driving Licence (Travel will be required to other sites as and when is needed)
• Logistics/manufacturing experience is advantageous

Package Description

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll receive many excellent additional benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Staff discount at very.co.uk
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Pension plan options
• Flexible working options
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Insurance
• Department competitions (Including employee of the month)
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Retail discounts
• Ongoing progression and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking at all our Distribution Centres

About the Company

ArrowXL are the UK’s leading provider of two-person home delivery. We strive to make the world of delivery a better place, by building a business that supports the way we live today. Most of our work is taking responsibility for storing and delivering large, bulky and heavy items – the kind of thing that typically needs two people to handle. Quite often these items need installing so guess what? We do that too!

Our culture thrives on 6 core values that form who we are…

Innovative, Safe, Respectful, Excellent, Responsible and One Team! #weareAXL

ArrowXL