Finance Analyst

Job Overview

Are you a part-qualified finance professional looking for a role that offers genuine variety, commercial exposure, and the opportunity to develop your accounting career?

We’re looking for a Finance Analyst to join our Financial Accounting team, supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, forecasting, and supplier rebate accounting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing data, improving processes, and working closely with stakeholders across the business.

You’ll play a key role in month-end reporting, inventory and provision accounting, rebate management, and financial control, while gaining exposure to senior finance stakeholders and wider commercial teams.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary – We regularly review our salaries to keep your earnings competitive.

• Enhanced Annual Leave – Enjoy a great work-life balance with plenty of time off to recharge.

• Exciting Career Growth – Unlock personal development and career opportunities across the UK & Europe.

• Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with our contributory pension scheme.

• Life Assurance for Peace of Mind – Providing financial security for you and your loved ones.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for you and your family, whenever you need it.

• Exclusive Gym Discounts – Stay fit and healthy with reduced memberships at top health clubs.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Perks – Access an online GP, a hospital plan, and other wellness benefits.

• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money while staying active with tax-free bike purchases.

• Retail & Staff Discounts – Enjoy exclusive savings on popular brands and products.

Key Responsibilities

As Finance Analyst, you’ll work closely with the Financial Accounting Manager and partner with teams across Commercial, Supply Chain, Marketing, Procurement, and Accounts Payable.

Your responsibilities will include:

Financial reporting & month-end

• Supporting the month-end close process

• Producing monthly management reporting and variance analysis

• Analysing actual performance against budget, forecast, and prior year

• Preparing commentary on key financial movements

• Assisting with balance sheet reviews and financial reporting activities

Inventory & provision accounting

• Calculating monthly provisions for aged returns and credits

• Maintaining excess and obsolete stock provisions

• Investigating inventory movements and accounting adjustments

• Supporting warehouse accounting and stock reconciliation activities

• Assisting with auction, disposal, and inventory-related financial analysis

Rebate accounting & supplier recoveries

• Preparing monthly rebate accruals and supplier recovery calculations

• Maintaining rebate schedules and supporting documentation

• Investigating rebate shortfalls and supplier discrepancies

• Reviewing supplier credits and ensuring accurate accounting treatment

• Partnering with procurement and operational teams to resolve issues

Forecasting & financial planning

• Supporting forecast and budget preparation

• Preparing financial models and analysis

• Assisting with risk and opportunity reporting

• Contributing to management presentations and planning activities

Financial control & continuous improvement

• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations

• Supporting SOX and internal control compliance

• Investigating accounting anomalies

• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting

• Supporting automation and finance transformation initiatives

Skills and Experience

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting skills with commercial awareness and a proactive approach.

Essential

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA

• Experience in financial accounting, management accounting, or commercial finance

• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data analysis

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Desirable

• Inventory accounting experience

• Rebate accounting experience

• SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics experience

• SOX controls and balance sheet reconciliation knowledge

• Power Query, Power BI, or other reporting tool experience

Why Work for LKQ

• Study support to help you complete your professional qualification

• Exposure to commercial finance, operations, and senior stakeholders

• Opportunities to contribute to process improvement and finance transformation

• A collaborative and supportive finance team environment

• Excellent career development opportunities

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your technical accounting skills while gaining valuable commercial finance experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your finance career.