Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for retail? Join Pets at Home as a Commercial Finance Analyst and play a key role in supporting our Buying and Merchandising teams.

We're looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join on a 12-month fixed term contract as maternity cover.

In this dynamic role, you'll be at the heart of sales and margin analysis, providing actionable insights that drive performance and decision-making. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, owning reporting models and delivering deep-dive analysis on trading performance.

The role offers hybrid working (two office days per week) from our Support Office in Handforth, Cheshire.

What you\'ll be doing

• Delivering weekly trading reports with clear performance insights and action plans
• Building and maintaining commercial models to support forecasting and decision-making
• Partnering with Buyers and Merchandisers to influence strategy
• Supporting month-end reporting, budgeting and audit queries
• Conducting ad hoc analysis on new ranges and underperforming areas

What we\'re looking for

• Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong Excel skills (Sumifs, Pivot Tables, Graphs)
• Analytical mindset with experience of reviewing sales and margin performance
• Detail-oriented, inquisitive and adaptable
• A great communicator, adept at building and maintaining strong working relationships
• Experience in retail commercial finance is a plus

Pets just see people. They aren\'t biased and they don\'t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don\'t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led business that puts pets, people and the planet first.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and help shape the future of retail at Pets at Home.

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Business Unit: Group Support

Date: 26 Sept 2025