Senior Finance Analyst at Ocadogroup

About Us Ocado Group is a global technology leader reinventing retail through AI and Robotic Engineering. While our technology powers the world’s most advanced fulfilment centres, our people drive our international growth. We are now launching a new Global Shared Service Centre in Sofia. This hub is the strategic heart of our international finance and people operations, and we are looking for leaders to contribute to building the global team from the ground up. The Opportunity As a Senior Finance Analyst, you will serve as a strategic contributor within our team, driving the Finance Operations engine to deliver world-class month-end results. You will act as a trusted strategic partner to cross-functional leaders across the organization. Requirements • Review and approval of journal postings/processing, adjustments, allocations and transfers to support closure of financial books • Perform monthly/quarterly/annual variance analysis - forecast to actuals and budget to actuals, identifying root causes and communicating insights to Group Reporting team • Prepare P&L and balance sheet analysis and follow up on material deviations • Support the presentation of monthly financial results to key stakeholders, including understanding of the budget/forecast and key movements • Ensuring balance sheet reconciliations have been completed to an excellent standard, in a timely manner and have been subjected to a robust review process • Support half-year and year-end process and ensuring audit requests are dealt with swiftly • Raise issues with senior management and helping resolve them • Ensure Group accounting policies and practices are implemented and adhered to • Proactively identify problems and opportunities to standardise, streamline/improve processes • Support the management team to drive process governance and measure process effectiveness • Provision of accurate numbers for all disclosures in the annual report and statutory accounts • Work with and supporting the GL Team Lead and Finance Manager to improve the service offering • Seek continuous improvement and constantly challenge self to maintain the highest of standards Essential Criteria • Financial qualification Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field • Experience in a similar accounting role at least 3 years • An understanding of core financial processes and system skills • Knowledge of accounting, and reporting standards & principles • Experience in a fast-paced similar sized environment • Experience in delivering great customer / user experience • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills • Ability to set and achieve stretch goals prioritise tasks and work closely with colleagues • Ability to complete work to a high standard whilst identifying opportunities for further improvement • Mindset to own and drive their development plans: to improve their technical and soft skills and their understanding of the business • Strong attention to detail; able to provide accurate and timely data/reporting • Adaptability to change and positive mindset • Ability to build trusted relationships Why you should join us Sofia is the cornerstone of our global operations. You will work in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts the stability and growth of our international teams. This role offers high visibility across the entire finance function. You will collaborate closely with Group Finance on technical reporting, provide critical support to Commercial Finance Partners, and maintain a broad network of internal stakeholders—including FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable etc. to drive operational excellence. What We Offer You: • Hybrid office attendance policy that sees you onsite 60% of your time • 30 days of “Work from anywhere” program • 25 days of annual leave • 150 EUR monthly allowance for wellbeing or flexible expenses • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policy • Medical plan including health & dental coverage • Life and disability insurance • Employee assistance program Equal Opportunities Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.