Finance Analyst Healthcare
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Finance Analyst – Healthcare
Location: Head Office, East Croydon
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 modern, collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.
Salary: Competitive
Why Superdrug?
Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend-setting retailer?
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 and 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 Finance Analyst in our Healthcare Finance team, you’ll deliver financial reporting, analysis and commercial support across healthcare services and pharmacy.
You’ll turn data into clear insight, provide practical recommendations and support effective decision-making across a broad and evolving area of the business. You’ll also take responsibility for analysing healthcare stock, shrink and related financial risks.
Working closely with colleagues across clinics, pharmacy operations, Healthcare leadership and Finance, you’ll take ownership of key deliverables, build trusted relationships and contribute to projects and continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to develop commercial finance experience and make a visible contribution within a growing healthcare business.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the day-to-day finance contact for Healthcare Services and Pharmacy teams, providing financial support, insight and constructive challenge.
Deliver accurate and timely weekly and monthly reporting for Healthcare Private Services, ensuring information is clear, relevant and useful.
Compile, analyse and communicate healthcare KPIs, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities to support performance management and leadership decisions.
Own defined month-end activities, including producing the Clinics profit and loss account, completing supporting balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances.
Analyse healthcare stock and shrink performance, investigate variances and identify financial risks.
Work with operational teams to strengthen stock controls and reduce losses.
Identify and deliver improvements that simplify reporting, increase efficiency and make financial information easier to understand and use.
Prepare and present financial insight at meetings, translating detailed analysis into practical recommendations and actions.
Support the wider Finance function and Healthcare leadership team, contributing to projects outside your usual remit when required.
- This job is a good fit for you if you:
Take ownership of your work, follow issues through to resolution and know when to seek guidance or escalate risks.
Bring commercial curiosity, strong attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively.
Enjoy working with finance and non-finance colleagues, adapting your communication to different audiences.
Can manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Can simplify complex issues and explain them in a practical, easy-to-understand way.
Are motivated by learning, improving processes, solving problems and contributing to the wider team’s success.
? What you’ll need:
To be part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA or ACA and actively progressing towards completing your qualification.
Practical experience in financial reporting and analysis, ideally within retail, healthcare, pharmacy or another fast-paced commercial environment.
Experience supporting business stakeholders and using financial insight to inform actions and decisions.
Confidence working with large datasets, identifying trends and translating findings into clear recommendations.
Hands-on experience of month-end processes, profit and loss reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
An understanding of stock, shrink and inventory reporting, or a willingness to learn, with the ability to investigate variances and support effective financial controls.
Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems and reporting tools.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
A proactive, organised approach, with the ability to manage priorities, improve processes and deliver reliably in a fast-paced environment.
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 available depending on role responsibilities, with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our modern, collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.
Company pension matching and bonus.
Access to Stream, 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 that works 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.
Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy-loss support.
Come and be part of something special!
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Why Work With Us?
Join our team at Superdrug, where we embrace exciting challenges that make a real difference. We provide a supportive environment where your innovative ideas and proactive spirit are not just welcomed but celebrated. Where you can be you! Are you ready to make your mark with us?
Bonus
We have a competitive bonus scheme here and if you reach all of your targets you can achieve up to a 15% on Target /30% Max, alongside your March salary!
Pay Review
We review our pay every year and any increases will take effect from 1st January.
Pension
Saving for retirement is one of the best investments you can make for your future, we can help you with that! If you contribute 5% we’ll contribute pension contributions up to 7%.
Private Medical
You have the option to opt into our Private Medical Insurance scheme. We will pay for your individual cover. You can also add parent and children to this at your own cost.
Aviva Digicare Workplace+
You and your family will get access to an app that gives you free healthcare services like Digital GP, mental health consultations and an annual health check!
Holiday
You’ll get 25 days holiday to use when you like, plus 8 UK bank holidays (pro rated if you work part time). We’ll also increase your holiday the longer you stay, rising to 28 after 3 years, up to 30 after 5 years! You can also buy or sell some each year.
Stream
The Stream app allows you to track how much money you’re earning throughout the month and take up to 40% of it ahead of pay day, giving you more pay flexibility. You will also have access to lots of discounts, a financial coach and a competitive saving pot.
Product Samples & Events
We're often welcoming our suppliers to come in and talk to the team about great new products launches as they’re landing in store. Keep your eye out in the Head Office Cafe to get your hands on some freebies!
Amazing Team
Superdrug is a place for everyone. We respect every voice and celebrate individuality. Enjoy team incentives and fun! If you’re passionate and resilient, Superdrug is the place for you!
Team Member Discount
Enjoy perks like 30% off on Superdrug Own Brand products and 10% off on other brands. This includes our Superdrug Health Clinics and Superdrug Online Doctor! We also have friends and family events, where we increase your discount and allow you to share it!
Fantastic Fun
Work at Superdrug is not just work, it’s a fun-filled journey. We create a vibrant atmosphere filled with positivity. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference in the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Inspiring Futures
Superdrug is dedicated to inspiring careers We offer a variety of learning opportunities, including bespoke training programs that equip employees with the skills necessary to advance and transition into different roles within the head office.
Journey to Joining Our Amazing Team
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Submit Your Application
Apply online with your CV, highlighting how your skills align with the role at Superdrug.
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Initial Screening
Our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if it matches our requirements to confirm you are comfortable with the core details of the role and to get to know you better!
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First Interview
If selected, you will be invited to a competency-based interview with the line manager via teams.
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Second Interview
If further selected, you will attend a face-to-face interview at our Head Office. Depending on the role, you may be asked to prepare a presentation or complete a task for technical positions. You will be informed in advance if this is required.
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Offer & Contract
Upon a successful application, you will receive a job offer and contract outlining the specifics of your role, salary, and benefits. Once accepted, we will initiate the onboarding process to collect all necessary details from you.
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Onboarding
After completing your onboarding, your line manager will contact you to extend a welcome and address any questions you may have to ease first-day nerves. You will then be provided with a comprehensive induction plan designed to ensure your success.
