Finance Graduate Trowbridge 2021

THG is one of the world's leading online beauty and wellbeing retailers, home to premium brands such as lookfantastic, ESPA, GlossyBox, and Myprotein; all of which are powered by our industry-leading and award-winning technology platform, THG Ingenuity.

Our 10,000+ employees represent 108 nationalities and work in offices located in 11 cities around the globe. Our culture is fast- paced and unique, we recognise great achievements with great rewards. To support our ambitious growth, we are looking for commercially astute, ambitious individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG and play a part in driving the Group forward on its truly exciting journey. THG believes in the power of meritocracy. We invest in the development of our people to help everyone achieve their full potential.

About Acheson & Acheson

THG acquired Acheson & Acheson in 2018 to bring full service, product development & manufacturing in-house to supply innovative branded and THG Beauty Brand products to the industry. Capabilities include:

• In-house market knowledge & trends
• End-to-end service from idea generation through to manufacturing and launch
• Technical, commercial and production expertise
• Outstanding customer service

About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Graduate is responsible for weekly profit reporting into group, performance reporting to seek profit initiatives and factory performance improvements, in addition to stock management.

This is a permanent role, and if successful you will be enrolled into our 12-month Graduate Training scheme which will support your ongoing professional learning & development. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone passionate about packaging sustainability who is looking to start a career within a fast paced, growing company.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation and reporting of weekly profit and loss accounts
• Performance reporting, working with operations to understand past results and forecast future results
• Working with key stakeholders across the business to identify profit initiatives
• Assist the financial controller in implementing new management accounts reporting throughout the business
• Revenue analysis across key financial metrics
• Stock management reporting and tracking
• Preparation of annual budgets
• Lead Key operational variance meetings to key stakeholders weekly
• Reconcile & prepare monthly balance sheets (stock)
• Maintain records and support auditing efforts

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy and Finance/Maths/Economics/Business (or related subjects) should have or be on track to get at least a 2:1
• Ideally have a year in industry experience in a relevant finance-based role
• Must be highly numerate with experience working in excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Commercially aware
• Driven to achieve results and improvements
• Must be a core team player, able to work cross functions

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Access to THG Academy, our in-house L&D team
• Structured Graduate Programme offering Leadership and Development training as well as Soft Skills training
• Excellent progression opportunities