• Job Description

  Req#: 219843BR
  Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours)
  Closing date: Tuesday 9th January
  Recruitment Partner: Lizzy Parfitt
  
  About the role
  
  We have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance Development team in Boots UK. In this role, you will be pivotal in the ongoing delivery of business change projects, both independently and as part of a larger team.
  
  When delivering less complex, discrete projects you will have full ownership of all the activities below. Within larger projects you will be supporting the Finance Managers with process design, mapping, sign off, testing and other business readiness activities.
  
  About the opportunity:
  • Driving continuous improvement within Finance related systems and processes across the business, identifying and analysing opportunities, and supporting the business to develop the business case for change.
  • Ownership or support with the design, testing and implementation of projects, including business readiness activities, bringing efficiency and greater controls to financial processes.
  • Supporting business project team members in the standard management processes and templates required to satisfy Agile and Unified/Waterfall project methodology – including business process mapping, user acceptance testing, internal controls, RAID assessments, project planning, financial reviews and benefits realisation.
  • Managing relationships with key stakeholders and project teams; ensuring high levels of engagement and delivery to ensure fit for purpose solutions and maximum benefits with minimum impact to business as usual activities.
  
  Hybrid working:
  
  We currently operate a fixed hybrid working approach for Support Office team members with a mix of remote and office-based working. Our set office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with team members able to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
  
  What you’ll need to have
  • Proactive, independent and self-starting individual who is adept at building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Emotionally resilient with the capacity to stay energised and focused within project environment
  • Experienced in Finance processes and SAP Financial Modules
  • Excellent communication, organisational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks through managing priorities and workload
  • Excellent attention to detail with a “Right First Time” approach in order to deliver best in class outputs
  
  It would be great if you also have
  • Experience of cross functional Agile/Waterfall project delivery in any capacity
  
  Our benefits
  • Boots Retirement Savings Plan
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more.
  
  We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
  
  Why Boots
  
  We're always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we can change for the better. To find out more about life and careers at Boots, click here .
  
  What's next
  
  If your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion you will be notified by email.
  
  We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

• About the company

  Boots Opticians Ltd. operates a chain of ophthalmic and dispensing optician stores in the United Kingdom.

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