Retail Finance SME

Because we strive to put people first.
Culture, our way

Technology at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.
Our technology team is actively shaping the next wave of advancements. Engaged with innovative initiatives, your expertise will propel our business into the future. Collaborating with a creative team of tech enthusiasts, you’ll contribute your unique skills to fuel our technological advancements.

What You’ll Get 

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let’s talk lifestyle: 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You’ll Do as a Retail Finance SME

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Lead the finance systems workstream for POS and Cash Back Office (CBO) implementation, ensuring accurate configuration of financial settings, tax rules, tender types, and store hierarchies.
• Define and maintain end‑to‑end cash control processes, overseeing reconciliations between POS, CBO, banks, and payment providers while managing discrepancies and escalation protocols.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of sales, cash movements, and variances into the ERP/GL, supporting daily, weekly, and period‑end close activities.
• Develop, validate, and maintain key POS/CBO finance reports—including cash, variance, banking, and settlement reporting—to support internal controls and audit readiness.
• Partner closely with Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Finance, and IT, serving as the primary finance contact for POS/CBO vendors, integrators, and store support.
• Support store rollout, training, and post‑go‑live stabilisation by providing guidance on cash handling, reconciliation processes, and financial compliance requirements.

What You’ll Bring  

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Strong background in retail finance systems, including POS and Cash Back Office, with hands‑on experience in cash management, reconciliation, and loss‑prevention controls.
• Proficient in ERP/finance platforms (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics) with the ability to analyse high‑volume transactional data and perform complex reconciliations using advanced Excel.
• Experience with leading POS and CBO solutions (e.g., Aptos, Oracle Retail, NCR, Lightspeed, Diebold Nixdorf, Shopify POS) and exposure to multi‑country or multi‑currency retail operations.
• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent, with experience in retail systems, finance transformation, or broader change/project management.
• Strong control mindset with high attention to detail; pragmatic, solutions‑focused, and comfortable working closely with store teams and loss prevention.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, high‑volume retail environments, balancing technical expertise with hands-on problem solving.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.  

About Primark 

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.  

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. 

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. 

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.