At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. 

If you’re looking for a finance job that’s more than just numbers, WHSmith adds up! Our Finance teams are the engine room of the business, it’s fast-paced and you never know what will happen next. 

We are now looking for an IT Cost Analyst on a 12-month FTC to join our team based for our Support Centre in London. 

The main purpose of an IT Costs Analyst is to support our Finance team in providing a complete management accounting service to our Travel Support Centre budget holders & to ensure full support is given to the business to control central costs. 

What you will be doing:

• Administration of IT recoveries process whereby resource is allocated to projects in a robust and transparent way –monthly

• Administration of IT Management recharge to capital projects – quarterly

• Month end reporting of actuals for IT Contracts, preparation of accrual calculations and management of prepayments – includes posting journals and reconciliations

• Track and be able to explain variances to budget – flag risks and ops to IT Business Partner.

• Assisting IT Business Partner with Budgeting and forecasting of BAU IT Contract costs, in line with business planning cycles including robust analysis of changes.

• IT Projects – monthly accounting for IT projects to ensure reporting in the correct division and any variances understood and explained to stakeholders.

• Assisting IT Business Partner with Budgeting and forecasting of IT Project costs, in line with business planning cycles including robust analysis of changes.

• Support the IT team with ad hoc analysis and queries

• TSA specific – provide detailed analysis of all IT charges being invoiced to High St under the TSA agreement

• Reflect TSA charges in the High Street ledger

• Support with updating of TSA charges each month as contracts separate throughout the period.

What we are looking for:

• Part qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)

• Experience of working across business functions in a collaborative way

• Proven record of month end responsibilities including preparing accruals and prepayments

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent organisational skills and a flexible attitude

• Proven ability of working with a range of non-finance business colleagues

• Highly numerate and analytical and ability to present data to a compelling way

• Experience of project and SaaS accounting an advantage

• Advanced Excel skills

How we reward our teams:

• Hybrid working model from home and in the office

• 25 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday

• Finish at 4pm on a Friday

• Competitive pension contribution

• Sharesave Scheme 

• Company Pension scheme 

• Annual Bonus based on company and Personal Performance 

• Staff discount card for stores and online 

• Family Friendly Leave 

• Study support plus time off for exams 

• Private Medical  

About us: 

Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve. 

WHSmith have occupied our place as the Hub of the High Street and in our customers’ hearts since 1792. Across our diverse estate of c.525 stores on UK high streets, with our wide-ranging store sizes and formats, we sell a large range of products including stationery, greeting cards, art and craft, newspapers, magazines, books and drinks. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture. 

At WHSmith, we’re all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you—you’re welcome here. 

We’re also open to flexible working where possible, so if that’s something you need, let’s chat. And if you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’re happy to help!