National Finance - Functional Controlling Analyst

We're looking for an analytical and commercially minded finance professional to join our National Finance team. In this role, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing financial insight, supporting planning and forecasting activities, and helping to drive informed decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contribution can make a real impact.

If you’re a hardworking individual that’s ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role

Support engagement with functional leads and Committees by preparing financial information, analysis, and materials to facilitate effective financial discussions and alignment.

Assist in the facilitation of functional Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC), supporting budgeting processes for the current and next two fiscal years (Y0–Y2) to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.

Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to support national functions and IFA, helping to inform financial and operational decision-making.

Support the use of GLOBUS Standard Reporting by maintaining reports, explaining outputs, and responding to stakeholder queries.

Maintain regular communication with international functional controlling teams and the national PMO team supporting the sharing of information and alignment on key controlling topics.

About You

Experience in a finance, management accounting or analytical role

Experience supporting performance monitoring, functional controlling or financial reporting activities

Good understanding of management reporting, budgeting and forecasting

Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP systems

Experience supporting month-end processes and financial controls

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Proactive attitude with willingness to learn and develop

Good organisational skills and ability to manage workloadProblem-solving mindset with attention to accuracy

Experience contributing to process improvements

Exposure to stakeholder engagement or business partnering

Confidence in presenting information clearly and concisely

Experience with financial modelling and scenario analysis

Familiarity with IFRS and UK GAAP

Working knowledge of PowerBI/Tableau

Good understanding of PMO and CBM processes

ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent), or qualified by experience

What You’ll get in Return

Salary starting from £48,225 rising to £52,930

Permanent contract

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working (changing to 1 day a week remote working from January 2027)

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

In office flexi-time

Full training provided

Pension scheme

Private employee medical insurance after 4 years

Company sick pay scheme

Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year

Long service rewards

Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs

Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

If you’re ready to join a forward-thinking business with a focus on your development as well as the business’, apply today!