Job Introduction

ArrowXL are the UK’s leading two person home delivery specialist 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 Finance team based from our Wigan Distribution Centre. Reporting directly into the Finance Business Partner your main responsibility will be to manage and take ownership of the weekly flash report to support the operations teams with accurate, analytical data so that key business decisions can be made.   

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

• Production and ownership of the weekly flash reports (Excel based models).
• Perform trend and variance analysis on flash, budget, prior year, actual and forecasting results, preparing explanations and commentary whilst identifying areas for cost savings
• Continually look for ways to adapt and improve the data set, potentially using alternative sources to speed up and enhance data analysis
• Provide support to the wider team with the forecasting and budget process
• Support with the update of key assumptions within financial models

The Ideal Candidate

With the amount of applications expected for this 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 would be advantageous

Package Description

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

• Annual Leave – 33 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service
• Staff Discount at www.very.co.uk (25% discount on designer branded clothing, footwear and home accessories with 15% off furniture, leisure and electrical items)
• Enhanced Pension Plan options – Company enhanced contributions of up to a 6% match
• Life Insurance – Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free 24/7 confidential wellbeing support
• Discounted Gym Membership – Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure Centres, bootcamps and fitness studios
• Cycle to work scheme – In partnership with Evans cycles the ArrowXL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts
• Progression and Development Opportunities – Free JAUPT accredited Internal CPC training, Driver Apprenticeships and Internal Management Development Academies
• Long service awards – We go out of our way to recognise and reward our colleague commitment with our long service awards programme
• Employee of the month – Winners receive £25 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition
• Departmental Incentives – Year-round departmental competitions, seasonal incentives and fantastic gifts
• Retail Discounts – Huge discount savings in supermarkets (Asda, Tesco, Morrison’s and Sainsburys), Fashion discounts with (Adidas, Asos, H&M, Boohoo, JD and Matalan) and Technology discounts with (Apple, Argos, Currys/PC World and John Lewis), plus many more savings

About the Company

Our culture thrives on Six core values that form who we are, these are:

Innovative I Safe I Respectful I Excellent I Responsible I One Team

ArrowXL