Job Description
Commercial Finance Analyst – Join Card Factory’s Growing Team!
About Card Factory
Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, gifts, and party essentials, with over 1,000 stores across the UK and Ireland. We are on an exciting growth journey to become a true omnichannel retailer, offering exclusive products in-store and online.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Commercial Finance Analyst to support our Buying and Merchandise Planning teams. In this role, you will analyze product performance, provide key financial insights, and contribute to strategic decision-making to optimize sales, margin, and inventory. This is an excellent opportunity to influence business growth and work in a flexible, hybrid environment at our Wakefield headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide accurate financial and non-financial KPI reporting on sales, pricing, margin, and inventory.
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Develop and automate business intelligence reporting to enhance data-driven decision-making.
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Collaborate with the Finance Business Partner to create financial forecasts and budgets.
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Analyze sales, gross profit, and stock performance to identify trends and business opportunities.
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Monitor trial performance and provide actionable insights for commercial strategies.
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Prepare monthly financial reviews and variance analysis to support senior stakeholders.
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Experience: Prior experience as a Commercial Finance Analyst or similar role.
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Analytical Skills: Strong Excel and data analysis expertise, with knowledge of Power BI.
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Communication: Ability to present financial insights to senior management and cross-functional teams.
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Business Acumen: Understanding of financial and non-financial business drivers.
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Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying risks, opportunities, and strategic solutions.
Why Join Card Factory?
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Flexible Hybrid Work: Work from our Wakefield office 1-2 days a week.
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Career Growth: Access to professional development and learning programs.
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Competitive Benefits Package:
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25% employee discount in-store and online.
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Save As You Earn scheme.
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Financial wellbeing support.
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Discounts across 100+ UK retailers.
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Employee Assistance Program for mental, physical & financial wellbeing.
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Apply Now!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing retail brand and play a key role in financial strategy. If you are a Commercial Finance Analyst looking for a dynamic and rewarding role, apply today!
(We review applications regularly and may close this listing early, so apply soon!)