Total 12 information analyst job vacancies in Croydon, CR0 2EU

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes
Working with the with the IT team and the wider business to identify, develop and implement improvements to technical systems and business processes. This will mean building a strong understanding of the business and forging productive working relationships with key stakeholders. You will then need to analyse the information you have gathered and use this to propose solutions, supporting your propositions with functional and systems design specifications. In addition, you will be involved throughout the development, delivery and testing phases, so will be able to influence the outcome of projects
Key Accountabilites:

Understanding and documenting business processes and workflows and their relationships to current and future software solutions
Partnering with business users to fully surface their requirements; conducting interviews with key project stakeholders, documenting and presenting the results
Assisting business users, project managers and IT leadership in optimising the scope, benefits and risks of proposed projects; help manage expectations of users and management
Analysing the impact of change requests
Supporting traceability from requirements through to QA; assisting in the definition of test plans and testing strategies and in the creation of test cases
Assisting in the definition of roll out, training and user support plans
Creating and/or reviewing manuals, procedures, and related user documentation; ensuring documentation is targeted to the appropriate audience
Presenting concepts in a concise and focused manner, including narrative, process diagrams, role and accountability diagrams and business-focused story boards
What you'll need:
Experience as a Business Analyst work experience involved in large scale business transformation projects, and use of structured Business Analysis methodologies for multi-million pound projects
Experience working and implementing projects in a Retail based environment
Understanding of Retail / Warehouse Management Systems and Processes
Flexibility to travel
Here's what's in it for you
33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK.
We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
Currently we are working from home in line with government guidelines When we are able you will be working in a stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
Company pension matching and bonus
Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
Come and be part of something special.
Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm

For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.
Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes
To work with the IT team and the wider business to identify, develop and implement improvements to technical systems and business processes
Building a strong understanding of the business and forging productive working relationships with key stakeholders. You will then need to analyse the information you have gathered and use this to propose solutions, supporting your propositions with functional and systems design specifications. You will be involved throughout the development, delivery and testing phases, so will be able to influence the outcome of projects

Key Responsibilities
Understanding and documenting business processes and workflows and their relationships to current and future software solutions
Partnering with business users to fully surface their requirements; conducting interviews with key project stakeholders, documenting and presenting the results
Assisting business users, project managers and IT leadership in optimising the scope, benefits and risks of proposed projects; help manage expectations of users and management
Analysing the impact of change requests
Supporting traceability from requirements through to QA; assisting in the definition of test plans and testing strategies and in the creation of test cases
Assisting in the definition of roll out, training and user support plans
Creating and/or reviewing manuals, procedures, and related user documentation; ensuring documentation is targeted to the appropriate audience
Presenting concepts in a concise and focused manner, including narrative, process diagrams, role and accountability diagrams and business-focused story boards.

Here's what's in it for you
33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
Company pension matching and bonus
We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
Come and be part of something special.
Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.
For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/

Why Superdrug?


Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.


Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.


Here's the exciting bit…a day includes


Role Purpose:
A unique hybrid role building planograms that maximise sales whilst minimising stock risk in some of our slower turning stores.
Supporting the merchandisers in making commercially-sound decisions and helping them realise them in our stores.
Ensuring that department, business and cross-functional strategies are explored and implemented through category analysis and planning



A typical day in this role includes:

Determining the optimal range by store group, alongside merchandising peers
Building planograms within our space planning software and ensuring these are in the correct stores
Owning and managing the roll out process of one of our key stock pillars
Effectively managing poor performing lines out of the business, minimising any margin impact
Setting customer focused merchandising principles, ensuring fixture is right for the category & the business guidelines
Analysing initiatives to provide clear insights and proactively suggest next steps
Undertaking various other tasks for the role, and where required, to support others within the merchandising team.
Undertaking other business projects as and when required, liaising with departments including commercial finance, data insights, marketing, supply chain, property and store operations.

This job is a good fit for you if:

You can work effectively and efficiently in an ever-changing environment
You enjoy delving into performance and behaviours/insights to drive strategies and decisions
You know you add value through collaborative working, and ensuring people feel engaged.
You understand how important ‘right stock, right place, right time’ is to retail businesses
You are adept at looking at the bigger picture
You can easily adapt to new environments, and working with many different stakeholders
You get satisfaction through realising your strategies and seeing the results.

What you’ll need:

You will have experience in merchandising or comparable area (such as category insight)
You will demonstrate good attention to detail and data integrity
You will have good verbal reasoning skills and the ability to understand and interpret the bigger picture
You will be numerate and analytical
You will be positive and proactive, and use analytical skills to seek solutions
You will have an aptitude to challenge the status quo, and figures that appear misleading
You will be team focused and be able to work collaboratively with other departments
You will be customer focused
You will be confident with the Microsoft Office suite - in particular Excel; and demonstrate an aptitude for working with spreadsheets.
Here's what's in it for you
33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
Company pension matching and bonus
We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
Come and be part of something special.
Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.
For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.
Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.
Here's the exciting bit…a day includes

Role Purpose:
This is a great opportunity to join the IT Service Desk team that provides technical support to our store and head office colleagues. Working as Service Desk Analyst, you will be part of a team that wants you to learn and grow your IT career

A typical day in this role includes:
Provide technical support, responding to incidents and service requests raised with the Service Desk via phone, email and remote control
Provide technical support, responding to incidents and service requests raised with the Service Desk via phone, email and remote control
Provide first-line investigation and diagnosis.
Ensure all incidents and service requests are logged and assigned, with appropriate levels of detail, categorisation and prioritization
Take pride in ensuring that incidents are responded to and resolved in a timely manner to meet defined service level targets.
Complete relevant and skilled investigations, before escalating to other support groups.
Maintain a high degree of customer service and adherence to ITIL service management principles, taking ownership of incidents and requests, and being proactive when dealing with users


This job is a good fit for you if:
You enjoy learning new skills and putting them into practice
You are good at self-management and can prioritise your time
You can easily and effectively communicate with your peers and your customers
You are motivated by delivering great service
You get satisfaction through understanding and resolving a problem
You are curious and proactive, and keen to develop your skills

What you’ll need:
Excellent communication skills
Able to flex your communication style to suit your audience
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
Experience in a customer service role would be an advantage


Here's what's in it for you
33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
Company pension matching and bonus
We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
Come and be part of something special.
Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.
For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes

Retail Finance Analyst (FTC 12 months)

Retail Finance Purpose

We have a brilliant opportunity to join our Retail Finance team as a Retail Finance Analyst.

The Retail Finance team forms part of a larger Commercial Finance team consisting of Commercial & Marketing, Healthcare Finance, Online & Distribution, Procurement and Property & Investments Finance.

The team is made up of 6 Finance Analysts and Management Accountants providing financial analysis and support to wide range of stakeholders including the Retail Operations Director and Store Operations team.

The team own the store running costs from a Finance perspective and act as valued business partners, ensuring that the store profitability analysis provided supports decision making.

We care about individual career development and we’re looking for someone who wants to grow with us. There will be an opportunity to enrol on an apprentice scheme where we will support you towards either CIMA, ACA or ACCA accreditation.

Job Purpose

This is a key role that has responsibility for providing financial information and analytical support to the Retail Operations team to enable them to deliver their company targets and business profitability. You will act as the finance buddy for the Retail Operations team helping them with queries, forecasting and budgeting.

This role also has responsibility relating to the Financial Management of the cost centres relating retail store operations and store variable costs.

Key Responsibilities

As part of month end processes in relation to the regional & retail store operation and store variable costs, you will own the posting of these costs, ensuring that there are robust controls in place and that all costs are accurately accounted for and Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed with a high degree of insight.
Finance Business Partner to Retail Operations teams, which involves answering ad-hoc queries, attending regular meetings and being a point of contact within the finance team.
Ownership of all Retail Finance Regular Reporting and Packs.
Support the Senior Retail Analyst with the delivery of the Company’s Retail KPI Bonus model.
Partner the Reporting Project Analyst with the development and launch of new automated Power BI reports.
Support the Senior Finance Analyst with the Quarterly Forecasting and the Annual Budgeting process for Retail Finance Costs.
Providing financial analysis and support to investment decisions including business case preparation and presentations to the investment committee for retail related contracts.
Substitute for the Senior Finance Analyst in their absence.
Ad-Hoc support for the beauty services business in providing analysis, completing reporting and month-end preparation.

Person Specification

Experience of working within a Retail environment preferable but not essential.
Strong communication and time management skills.
Ability to develop strong working relationships across the business including working with non-finance customers and third party providers.
Self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic.
Experience using excel.
Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment.

Key Health and Safety Responsibilities

Your duties as an employee are to:
take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do at work;
cooperate with the employer on health and safety matters;
not misuse any equipment that is provided for safety purposes (e.g. fire extinguishers or safety goggles);
follow instructions from the employer on health and safety matters and attend relevant health and safety training;
report hazards and defects observed in the workplace; and
report any accident, injury or near miss in the workplace.

Here's what's in it for you:

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes

Job Purpose

This role is a key member of the Healthcare finance team. The key derivable of the role is to provide and analyse financial information to derive insight and recommendations to drive value added decisions. The job holder will need to have strong commercial acumen as well as excellent reporting experience and systems usage.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Healthcare Services & Pharmacy teams, which spans a wide range of functions, with all aspects of work
Assist the delivery of weekly and monthly reports for Healthcare.
Compile and communicate the KPI’s for healthcare
Support the bonus calculation process, maintaining the inputs, sharing monthly updates with the rewards team, and handling queries as needed

Responsible for performing month end processes (Oracle), including reconciliation of Balance sheets
Approving supplier income invoices, challenging the business where appropriate.
Help support the wages reporting and investment model. Produce and circulate monthly wages reports.
Develop and maintain NHS services reporting.

The ability to take responsibility for own workload, and manage time effectively to ensure deadlines are achieved
Identify process improvements to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness
Provide ad-hoc support to wider finance function and Healthcare leadership team


Key Stakeholders

Internal – Healthcare Leadership team, Regional Pharmacy Managers, Pharmacy Managers, Pharmacy Operation team, Healthcare buying teams, Audit, IT, Regional and Area Managers

External – Pharmacy Wholesalers, Audit, suppliers,


Key Health and Safety Responsibilities
Your duties as an employee are to:

Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do at work;
Cooperate with the employer on health and safety matters;
Not misuse any equipment that is provided for safety purposes (e.g. fire extinguishers or safety goggles);
Follow instructions from the employer on health and safety matters and attend relevant 2health and safety training;
Report hazards and defects observed in the workplace; and
Report any accident, injury or near miss in the workplace

Person Specification:

A part qualified accountant with a strong commercial background (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
Analytically minded with a methodical and logical approach to work

Strong excel, PBI and financial modelling skills
Strong organisational skills with ability to meet strict deadlines
Interested in the bigger picture, whilst able to produce financial information accurately and on time
Ability to communicate with both finance and non-financial individuals alike
Team player with willingness to help others and go above and beyond their formal role
Works well under pressure
Ability to deal with large volumes of data with a high level of accuracy
Attention to detail
Willingness to acquire pharmaceutical knowledge is vital
Must have a proactive approach and willingness to learn new things
Interested in the bigger picture, whilst able to produce financial information accurately and on time
Able to make complex things simple

Motivated to progress within the finance function of a growing business
Able to manage a variety of stakeholders under tight deadlines
Ability to identify issues and use initiative to solve problems

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Role Purpose:

Develop insight from multiple data sources to provide a 360-degree view that drives decision making within multiple business areas including customer understanding, product ranging, pricing, promotions, ecommerce and marketing.

A typical week in this role includes:

· Using SQL to interrogate our sales and customer databases and extract meaningful information for Superdrug and our key suppliers.
· Combine multiple data sources into actionable insight for the Superdrug business and present back to decision makers to ensure understanding and appropriate action is taken.
· Help to democratise data out to the rest of the business through tools such as Tableau to ensure decision making is insight led.
· Support the commercial teams with range reviews, price and promotional analysis by enabling them to understand Category, Brand and SKU level performance based on customer and sales metrics.
· Support Marketing and CRM team with analysis of multichannel activity, sharing results and making recommendations to drive planning of future campaigns.
· Develop geographical insight and provide to retail teams as appropriate to drive business growth.
· Work directly with external stakeholders including major household brands in Beauty and FMCG by providing Insight into their brands’ performance at Superdrug and identify opportunities for growth.
· Create and analyse the results from customer surveys to gain deeper understanding of customer behaviour

Stakeholders include:

· Internal – Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, CRM, E-Commerce, Store Teams, Commercial Finance
· External – Suppliers (Multinational FMCG companies) and Research and Data Agencies

This job is a good fit for you if:

· You enjoy making a difference and creating change
· You have a curious nature and can identify patterns and trends within data
· You can develop stories through data and identify opportunities
· You can present ideas with confidence
· You can pick things up quickly and are keen to develop skills across several insight platforms and tools
· You enjoy working in a collaborative team and can share ideas with confidence
· You have an interest in Retail and/or Health & Beauty
· You can work at a fast pace, in an everchanging environment

What you’ll need:

· Degree level education in a numerate, business focused or technical subject. i.e. Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Business, Economics, IT Programming; or equivalent experience
· Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken)
· Enthusiastic personality
· Microsoft Excel experience

Desirable:
· SQL experience
· Retail or customer service experience (office or shop floor based)
· R/Python/SAS/SPSS programming experience
· Tableau or other data visualisation tool experience

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes

We have a brilliant opportunity to join our Property & Investments Finance team as a Senior Finance Analyst.

The Property & Investments Finance team forms part of a larger Commercial Finance team consisting of Commercial & Marketing, Healthcare Finance, Online & Distribution, Procurement and Retail Finance.

The team is made up of 7 Finance Analysts and Management Accountants providing financial analysis and support to the Property Director and the Property Leadership team.

The team own the Property running costs from a Finance perspective and act as valued business partners, ensuring that the analysis provided supports decision making.


Job Purpose

This is a key role within the Property and Investments Finance team that has the responsibility for the financial management of all Capital Expenditure of Superdrug and working with the Property and Investments Finance Manager in improving the processes in these areas.

You will also be responsible for Repairs & Maintenance and Utilities costs which are under the control of the Property Director & the Head of Health & Safety and Facilities and will work closely with them as their Finance Business Partner to deliver value adding, accurate and timely financial analysis in order to support their strategic and commercial decision making.


Key Responsibilities

Develop a thorough understanding of all Capital Expenditure across Superdrug.
Responsible for robust capital tracking, regular reporting and analysis at Division and Project level and business partnering with different Project Managers, ensuring that the capital is being spent effectively and generating appropriate returns in line with the Company’s objectives.
Own the month end processes, ensuring that all Capital Spend is accurately accounted for and be able to provide insight into variances where appropriate.
Support in developing, compiling and presenting capital investment requests and to perform post investment analysis in related areas
Lead on the Quarterly Forecasting and the Annual Budgeting process for Capital Spend, co-ordinating the inputs from across all areas of the Business and producing value added outputs for Board review.
Answer & co-ordinate responses to Group Finance on relevant monthly/quarterly submissions
Manage the day to day activities of the Fixed Asset Accountant direct report and support with their on-going development. Overall ownership of Fixed Assets Register & Depreciation


Repairs & Maintenance / Utilities
Own the Month End processes for Repairs & Maintenance and Utilities costs ensuring there are robust controls in place, and all costs are correctly accounted for.
Responsible for producing analysis which will deliver value added insight to key stakeholders allowing them to formulate a strategy for jobs undertaken across the estate.
Responsible for the Quarterly Forecast and Annual Budgeting process for all spend.
Act as the Finance Business Partner for the Head of Health & Safety and Facilities, helping them with cost centre queries, forecasting and budgeting
Establish a strong and effective working relationship with the Finance teams of our 3rd party providers and attend relevant external meetings where appropriate.

Other
Develop an understanding of all areas controlled by the Property function in order to support on adhoc analysis / help provide support to the wider Property and Investments Finance team where appropriate.
Identify and deliver developments in reporting, system use and processes ensuring they deliver robust business information in an efficient manner.

Person Specification
CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified
Knowledge of Management Accounts and Capital Expenditure essential
Advanced knowledge of Excel essential
Working knowledge of Oracle desirable
Experience of working within a Retail environment preferable
Strong communication and time management skills
Ability to develop strong working relationships both across the business and with external stakeholders, including working with non-finance customers
Self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes

As a Test Analyst you will carry out tests in accordance with scenarios defined by the business and allocated by the Senior Test Team Lead & Business Analyst.

Tests will be focused on ASW UK websites (Superdrug & Savers), Mobile Apps and CRM systems.

You will be expected to be thorough and structured in your approach and to log your test results clearly.

Key Responsibilities

Testing of new software development
Test ad hoc changes to modified software
Accurate recording of test results
Re-Create and verify defects as necessary
Assist in Maintaining logs of results in relevant systems
Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues on and offshore
Contribute to writing test scripts where required
Assist with reviewing scripts for relevance and accuracy
Provide support for production monitoring and assist with production issues as required
Job role entails regular communication with offshore teams and technical team members.

Technical requirements (desired, not essential)

Experience of testing Websites and Mobile App Testing
Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SLDC)
Knowledge of Defect management tools i.e JIRA
IT related education and/or certifications preferred


Personal attributes

Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Focused and able to work with minimal supervision and work effectively as part of a team.
Self-motivated with excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Prepared to work in a fast paced agile environment


Key Stakeholders

Internal
Superdrug IT team
Superdrug eCommerce team
Superdrug CRM team
Group eLab teams Milan and Ukraine

External
3rd Party Service Providers as needed

Key Health and Safety Responsibilities

Your duties as an employee are to:
take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do at work
cooperate with the employer on health and safety matters
not misuse any equipment that is provided for safety purposes (e.g. fire extinguishers or safety goggles)
follow instructions from the employer on health and safety matters and attend relevant health and safety training
report hazards and defects observed in the workplace
report any accident, injury or near miss in the workplace

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

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Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes

We have a brilliant opportunity to join our Property & Investments Finance team as a Property Finance Analyst.

The Property & Investments Finance team forms part of a larger Commercial Finance team consisting of Commercial & Marketing, Healthcare Finance, Online & Distribution, Procurement and Retail Finance.

The team is made up of 7 Finance Analysts and Management Accountants providing financial analysis and support to the Property Director and the Property Leadership team.

The team own the Property running costs from a Finance perspective and act as valued business partners, ensuring that the analysis provided supports decision making.

The team produce Store Investment proposals including New Stores, Lease Renewals and Store Refits, working closely with the Property Function in securing approval for these proposals from the UK Investment Committee and subsequent approval from our Group Finance function based in Hong Kong.

Job Purpose

This is a key role within the Property and Investments Finance team that has the responsibility for the financial management of the Property Costs of Superdrug, c.800 Stores and working with the Senior Property Finance Analyst in improving the processes in these areas. You will also be involved with the management of the Rent costs for our sister company Savers, c.500 stores.

You will act as the Finance Business Partner for members of the Property Function, helping them with queries, forecasting and budgeting and providing them with information that enables them to deliver their company targets and business profitability.
Here's the exciting bit…a day includes
Property Costs
Develop a thorough understanding of all costs controlled by the Property Function, including, but not limited to Rent, Rates and Service Charges.
As part of month end processes, you will own the posting of certain Property Costs ensuring that there are robust controls in place, all costs are accurately accounted for and Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed with a high degree of insight.
Prepare flash reports prior to month end and participate in month end meetings to provide insight into variances where appropriate.
Support a selection of Property Cost Centres at month end
Responsible for updating Oracle Property Manager on a monthly basis for all changes in leases and assisting the Senior Finance Analyst with other tasks required for IFRS16 Reporting.
Work closely with the Senior Finance Analyst in establishing regular reporting and analysis of Property Costs.
Support the Senior Finance Analyst with the Quarterly Forecasting and the Annual Budgeting process for Property Costs.
Substitute for the Senior Finance Analyst in his/her absence.

Other:

Develop an understanding of all areas controlled by the Property function in order to support on adhoc analysis / help provide support to the wider Property and Investments Finance team where appropriate.


Person Specification:

At least part qualified CIMA/ACCA
Advanced knowledge of Excel essential
Working knowledge of Oracle desirable
Knowledge of Management Accounts essential
Experience of working within a Retail environment preferable
Strong communication and time management skills
Ability to develop strong working relationships both across the business and with external stakeholders, including working with non-finance customers
Self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes

The primary purpose of the role is to manage the financial planning process to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all corporate submissions for Superdrug and Savers within the UK Group. This extends to the Quarterly Forecasting, Annual Budget and 5 Year Forecast processes as well as providing ad hoc support and analysis to Senior Finance Management Team. You will business partner with the Head Office central functions, working with your stakeholders to ensure accurate monthly reporting, timely budgets and support ad hoc tenders.

A typical day in this role may include:

• Helping to drive the strategic financial planning process for Superdrug and Savers for all forecasts, including the Quarterly Forecasts, Annual Budget and 5-year plan, ensuring they are undertaken with full business engagement and delivered on a timely basis, in an accurate and insightful fashion.
• Being a key finance liaison in the month end processes and subsequent sign off for EBIT for Superdrug and Savers.
• Managing the month end closing process and month end review vs budget/forecast.
• Providing month end commentary and coordinating the KPI submissions to AS Watson Group, and responding to subsequent queries.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to support the delivery of insightful and value-add analysis of results, to deliver 'best in class' reporting.
• Building relationships with key business functions, both directly and through their Finance Business Partners, to develop an understanding of the full P&L from Sales through to EBIT.
• Supporting the preparation of key presentations delivered by the CEO and Finance Director to internal and external stakeholders, including monthly Exec and Group presentations summarising both financial and commercial performance.
• Business partnering other Head Office functions, supporting them with business decisions from tenders through to month end duties, including reporting, analysis, and forecasting.

This job is a good fit for you if:

• You enjoy working in fast-paced, ever changing environment.
• You’re at your best when building great business relationships and can influence others at all levels to see from your point of view.
• You like to add value through team collaboration.
• You’re determined, credible and results orientated.
• You thrive on autonomy.

What you’ll need:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified preferred, experience in Retail industry an advantage.
• Experience of involvement in an end-to-end financial planning cycle, and month end processes.
• 'Hands on' with a strong understanding of FP&A reporting processes coupled with in-depth analytical skills.
• Strong Excel skills, with a track record of building and maintaining an Excel based planning process.

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/

Why Superdrug

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.
Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Job Purpose
As a Business Analyst within the IT Applications department you will use your outstanding BA skills, passion for technology, understanding of Finance & Commercial systems and processes and natural flair for collaboration to transform the way Technology enables the Finance & Commercial functions at Superdrug.
Here's the exciting bit…a day includes
Business Analysis - Act as a Business Analyst on critical IT Projects completing typical BA tasks including;
Analysis, review, define, shape and document both functional and non-functional business requirements document and some cases re-engineer business processes (As Is and To Be)
Support business stakeholders with early business case production including business, technical and financial feasibility assessment
Ensure the trace-ability of requirements through to end user testing
Assist in the definition of test plans and testing strategies and in the creation of test cases and in some cases conduct end user testing
Assist the business stakeholders in the definition of roll out plans, communication and training and user support plans to effectively land any IT change into the business
Create and/or review user manuals, procedures, and any related user documentation
Support any third party selection process by providing input regarding the business requirements
Support the review of any third party contracts ensuring that the needs of the business are met
Contribute to post-implementation reviews to incorporate learning into future projects

Project Delivery - As a critical and important member of the IT Applications department, you will sometimes be required to take personal accountability for project delivery and successfully managing end to end technology and process change
Occasionally undertake project management activities on small, discreet pieces of IT change work
Follow standard project management methodologies
Capability Development - As an active member of a small Business Analyst team you will be expected to contribute to the development of the teams skills and culture
Contribute to the definition and development of Best in Class capabilities
Continually strive to improve business analysis standards in line with best practice across the IT Department whilst developing and adopting new processes and systems
Coach the business around how to articulate their business requirements and associated business benefits
Champion the value of business analysis within the business
What you’ll need to succeed
4+ years Business Analysis experience
Retail experience essential
Business Analysis experience in Financial and / or Commercial systems (e.g. Oracle Financials, RETEK etc...)
Genuine interest in technology and digital transformation
Proven track record in delivering initiatives, improvements and efficiencies
Outstanding communication and influencing skills
High energy with a positive “can do” attitude

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

For information on how we manage and store your data please go to https://www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/