Strategic Finance Analyst

Strategic Finance Analyst

Because our tomorrow is in your hands. Finance, our way.   

Finance at Primark

Our finance team is renowned for their attention to detail. You’ll enable us to navigate the financial landscape with precision, contributing to the strategic decisions that support our growth. Surround yourself with experts and bring your scientific mind to shape the future of our organisation.

What You’ll Do as a Strategic Finance Analyst

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

• Providing relevant financial analysis and assisting with the development of financial models and investment cases to support the long-term strategic goals of both the existing and proposed depot infrastructure (new depot investment, depot automation, depot operations, etc)
• Ensuring all proposed investment decisions are appropriately presented with clear explanations of value drivers and recommendations
• Ensuring all data and information used in any investment appraisals are robust and appropriate
• You will use an analytical data-driven approach to provide insight and challenge, and partnering with the organisation to drive business performance and value in this area
• Support the Senior Finance Business Partners in presenting analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Work closely with stakeholders to provide analytical expertise, insights and intelligence so that it can be understood and used to optimise and grow depot infrastructure in both new and existing markets; whilst making sound financial decisions
• Work collaboratively across the organisation, particularly with the Strategic Finance, Supply Chain Development, Central Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Logistics and FP&A teams
• Understand our customers and our competitors, while keeping up to date with commercial trends

What You’ll Get  

The work you do shapes the impact we have. We’re focused on providing you with the culture to reach your potential. Your wellbeing is our top priority. That’s why we offer benefits that put you first  

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 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 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 financial modelling, investment appraisal and data analysis capability, with the ability to build clear, robust business cases and communicate insights effectively to non‑finance stakeholders
• Highly commercial, critical thinker with excellent judgement, able to assess risks and opportunities, run “what‑if” scenarios, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to structure compelling, insight‑led narratives that influence senior decision‑makers
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally in fast‑paced, agile environments, managing multiple projects while planning, prioritising and delivering to tight timelines
• Detail‑oriented, numerically savvy and analytically rigorous, with strong Excel skills and confidence interrogating both financial and non‑financial data
• Self‑motivated, action‑oriented and solutions‑focused professional with high emotional intelligence, ownership mindset and a strong drive to deliver commercial impact

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.