Business Planning & Analysis Analyst

VoCoVo specialises in innovative communication solutions tailored for businesses particularly within the retail sector. Our flagship products are designed to create a connected store experience facilitating seamless communication among retail staff to enhance efficiency and elevate customer service. We empower teams to collaborate effortlessly and achieve their retail goals. Youve probably already seen us in actionwere trusted by Tesco Asda Dunelm and Iceland just to name a few.

With over 250000 users across more than 10000 locations in 21 countries and recognition as one of the top 100 best small-to-medium size businesses to work for join us on our journey!

Please note to apply for this position you must be based in the UK and have the legal right to work in the UK. This is a hybrid role with 1 day a week at our Shipton-under-Wychwood HQ office!

Role Overview
Were looking for a commercially aware and detail-oriented Business Planning & Analysis Analyst to play a key role in supporting and developing the growing Business Planning & Analysis function!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced collaborative environment in a scaling global business. Youll work with large datasets interpreting financial performance and translating complex financial information into clear business insight for stakeholders at all levels.

Youll support the budgeting and forecasting processes deliver meaningful financial insight and work closely with budget holders and key stakeholders across the business to drive informed decision-making. Youll use your strong analytical capability with a proactive commercially minded approach and a passion for continuous improvement.

What were looking for

• A strong understanding of financial statements (Income Statement Balance Sheet and Cash Flow).

• Experience with budgeting and rolling forecasts across both short and long-term planning cycles.

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.

• Experience analysing large datasets to generate commercial insight and support decision-making.

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to key stakeholders.

• Strong variance analysis skills with the ability to provide actionable recommendations.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong attention to detail.

• Qualified Accountant or Finalist (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).

• Understanding of how financial data supports wider business strategy.

What youll do

• Support the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes across the business.

• Analyse financial performance and provide variance analysis against budget and forecast.

• Collaborate with Central Finance during the monthly close process.

• Support the preparation of monthly board packs for Executive and Leadership teams.

• Meet with budget holders to review month-end performance and provide valuable commercial insight.

• Identify trends risks and opportunities through detailed financial analysis.

• Support KPI tracking and performance measurement across departments.

• Work closely with department leaders to understand operational performance and key commercial drivers.

• Provide financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.

• Assist with pricing analysis cost control initiatives and investment evaluations.

• Help improve financial reporting processes and automation including supporting the migration of reporting into Power BI.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems.

• Proactively deliver key business insights and help build scalable efficient processes that support the continued growth of the BP&A function and wider business.

Salary
Salary range: 48000 - 60000

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays (increases with years of service)

• Option to buy or sell 5 days holiday each year

• Sick Pay - 8 weeks full pay 4 weeks half pay

• Life Assurance - (4 times basic pay)

• Private Medical Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)

• Cycle2Work Scheme

• Electric car green salary sacrifice scheme

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package

• Child Care Scheme

• Training & development opportunities

• Company organised events

• Pension (Royal London Group) 5% employer contribution matched

• Apple MacBook Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard monitor and headphones

Diversity and Inclusion
At VoCoVo we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment is to create an environment that champions equity innovation and collaboration ensuring all team members can flourish. Join us in shaping the future together.

We are also committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process so please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage.

Company Values
Embracing VoCoVos VOICE Values is important to us shaping our collaborative and innovative culture.

VALUED
Our Colleagues Customers and Stakeholders are valued; treated with respect empathy and operate with honesty and integrity
ONE TEAM
Collaboration of all for VoCoVos happiness and success
INNOVATION
Our products are constantly evolving to tackle the pain points of retailers across the globe
CUSTOMER FOCUSED
Our customers love VoCoVo at every level every interaction with us is frictionless and we are integral to their operations
EMPOWERED
Our people are empowered to do the right thing and make decisions without loads of red tape

If you feel this could be the right fit apply now!