This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST. The Vacancy Job Title: Stock Analyst Department: Finance / Supply Chain Reports To: Senior Management Accountant Location: Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE9 2BJ Role Purpose This role will be critical in ensuring accurate stock valuation and reporting. This role will be responsible for analysing inventory data, identifying trends, variances and inefficiencies, as well as supporting decision making through detailed reporting and forecasting. This role bridges the gap between finance and operations, ensuring that inventory processes align with financial objectives, compliance standards and cost control initiatives. Key Responsibilities Analyse inventory transactions and reconcile discrepancies between financial records and physical stock. Collaborate with operations, logistics, and procurement to track inventory movement and costs. Monitor and report on inventory KPIs (turnover, days on hand, shrinkage, write-offs). Ensure inventory is appropriately provided for against each inventory line/SKU. Perform month-end and year-end inventory close activities, including journal entries and reporting. Assist in cycle counts and physical inventory audits; ensure compliance with internal controls. Develop inventory forecasts and work with supply chain teams to optimise inventory levels. Provide analytical and operational support to stock reductions plans, ensuring that tax records and proceeds from sale are recorded appropriately. Understand and report on the impact of working capital and cash of various stock cover and payment term dates. Support ERP/inventory system upgrades or implementations from a financial perspective. Support stock appraisals to determine NOLV as part of the asset based lending facility. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, inventory control, or cost accounting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) preferred. Understanding of inventory accounting principles (FIFO, LIFO, weighted average, etc.). Ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Preferred Skills ACCA/CIMA qualification is an advantage. Experience in retail industry in a similar role. Knowledge of inventory optimisation models and data visualisation tools. The Company Established in 1981, Poundstretcher is a leading variety discount retailer for quality food, toiletries, garden essentials, and home-ware brands. Offering over 5,000 products at some of the lowest prices on the high street, Poundstretcher stores provide shoppers with an incredible selection of value for money items. With over 400 stores nationwide across our brands, Poundstretcher stocks a huge selection of great value products at competitive prices, including cleaning supplies, kitchenware, bedding, bathroom products, furniture, electric goods, children’s toys, and so much more. For money-conscious grocery shoppers, Poundstretcher also offers great value prices on everyday big brand items such as food, toiletries, and household goods, along with a great range of fantastic seasonal goods. With Poundstretcher, you can be confident that you are getting the best deals, making your budget go further without sacrificing on quality or style. Employing over 6000 people nationwide across the brand\'s chain of outlets, Poundstretcher aims to offer great customer service and a quality selection of products at all of our stores across the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr Experience: 3 years required