Senior Finance Analyst - Core Costs

Job Description

Company Description

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

This role reports to the Manager within the Core Costs & Capex team in Financial Accounting (FA) and has one direct report. The role is responsible for the accurate accounting, reconciliation, and control of various core costs at ASOS ranging from warehouse and distribution to payroll; ensuring they are recognised correctly in line with IFRS and company accounting policies. Key responsibilities include delivering timely and accurate monthly actuals, preparing and optimising balance sheet reconciliations, and providing actionable financial insights to stakeholders across the organisation, while supporting key finance initiatives.

The Details

• Collaborating with commercial finance and other teams to ensure accurate recognition of core cost accruals, prepayments, and provisions across areas such as warehouse, distribution, technology, marketing, and other operational spend.
• Review journals and analysis performed by the finance analyst across areas such as payroll and GRNI.
• Managing one junior member of the team, providing guidance, review, and development support, especially through their ACCA journey.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce waste and optimise month-end processes.
• Produce and improve monthly reconciliations of key warehouse and distribution accrual accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Review and challenge reconciliations prepared by the Finance Analyst, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
• Prepare analysis for the financial control pack on supply chain and payroll accruals, prepayments and provisions.
• Assisting in both the half-year and year-end audits, including preparation of audit deliverables and responding to audit queries.
• Assisting in other ad hoc projects as required by the Finance Manager to provide business insight and ensure that objectives and deadlines are met.
• Take ownership of the ASOS Foundation financial statements, from performing month-end procedures and reconciliations to preparing the statements in line with accounting standards, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• Support other core cost areas and wider Financial Accounting responsibilities as required, adapting to changing business needs and priorities
• Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. That’s why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. It’s a rhythm that speeds up decision-making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.

Qualifications

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, with a focus on accruals, provisions, and expense recognition.
• Proven ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet tight month-end and reporting deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills: experience with Dynamics and Power BI is desirable.
• Experience preparing or providing information for internal and external audits.
• Strong attention to detail with a control-focused mindset.
• Proactive in identifying issues and driving process improvements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance and non-finance teams.

Additional Information

BeneFITS’

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us
• Private medical care scheme
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role.

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