Analyst Level 7 at Boots in Nottingham, Nottingham Support Office

Intro

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 27th November 2026

Recruitment Partner: Karen Nicholson

A quick note: We have two permanent roles and two 12-month fixed-term contract opportunities available. There’s no need to submit applications for both adverts. Simply apply for the role that best suits your situation. Our hiring panel reviews all applications using the same assessment criteria. If you'd like us to consider you for both contract types, please mention this in the additional information section of your application

What you'll be doing

As a Finance Analyst in the Supplier Funding & Recovery Audit team, you'll help keep supplier funding processes across Boots UK & Ireland accurate, efficient and well controlled. Reporting to a Senior Finance Analyst and based on-site at our Support Office in Beeston, Nottingham, you'll work across billing, collections, reconciliations, query resolution and reporting to help ensure funding income is managed and collected correctly.

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to start or build their career in Finance in a busy retail environment. You'll gain hands-on experience, work closely with suppliers, Commercial teams and Finance colleagues, and receive ongoing support and development to grow your technical knowledge, commercial awareness and professional skills.

Key responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end supplier funding process, making sure work is completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Raise supplier funding invoices and maintain accurate financial records in line with company policies and controls.
• Monitor outstanding supplier balances and support collection and recovery activity where needed.
• Carry out financial calculations, account reconciliations and data analysis to support team and business objectives.
• Investigate and resolve funding, billing and payment queries with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with suppliers, Commercial teams and Finance colleagues.
• Produce and review reports to identify trends, risks and opportunities to improve processes.
• Support team performance measures including billing accuracy, cash collection and query resolution targets.
• Ensure all activity is completed in line with internal controls, governance requirements and audit standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activity that enhances efficiency, accuracy and customer experience.

What you'll need to have (our must-haves)

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial information.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence working across different stakeholders.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and find practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality service and outcomes.
• Resilience and a positive approach to changing priorities and high volumes of work.

It would be great if you also have

• Previous experience in Finance, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Collections, Financial Administration or Shared Services.
• Experience working with supplier funding, rebates, income recovery or similar financial processes.
• Knowledge of SAP or another ERP system.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Experience handling supplier or customer queries and resolving disputes.

Where your brilliance can take you

This role can be a strong first step, or next step, in a broader Finance career at Boots. You'll build practical experience across billing, collections, reconciliations, reporting and stakeholder management, while developing your commercial awareness in a large and complex retail business.

With support, training and development from your team and manager, you'll have the chance to strengthen your technical capability, grow your confidence and build the foundations for future opportunities across Finance.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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A bit about us

At Boots Ireland, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What’s next?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be brilliant with Boots.