National Finance - Investment Controlling & Decision Support Analyst

As an Investment Controlling Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting investment planning, evaluation, and performance monitoring across the business. Working closely with national and international stakeholders, you will help ensure investment decisions are underpinned by robust financial analysis, aligned methodologies, and effective governance. Through the provision of insightful reporting, forecasting, and portfolio analysis, you will contribute to delivering value from investment activity while supporting continuous improvement and adherence to established standards.

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Your New Role

Support the evaluation of business cases for investments by reviewing financial assumptions, identifying key drivers, and highlighting potential risks.

Assist in collaborating with national and international departments to align investment controlling approaches and support the application of consistent standards and best practices.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of local investment plans, supporting the monitoring of project progress and tracking of expected benefits.

Support budgeting and forecasting processes for current and future fiscal years, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of relevant data and analysis.

Assist in analysing the store portfolio and investment data to identify potential trends and improvement opportunities, supporting the implementation of agreed actions.

Support compliance with internal investment processes, policies, and standards by maintaining accurate documentation and highlighting any inconsistencies

Participate in national financial target discussions by preparing supporting analysis, reports, and data.

Assist with ad hoc investment-related requests and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and respond to evolving business needs.

About You

Experience in a finance, management accounting or analytical role

Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, or performance analysis activities

Good understanding of management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes

Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP systems

Experience supporting month-end processes and financial controls

Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail

Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload

Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP systems

Experience supporting month-end processes and financial controls

Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail

Experience supporting the strategic investment decision-making process through an understanding of investment appraisal and risk assessment

Experience reviewing business cases, tracking business benefits and analysing investment outcomes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as within a team

Proactive approach with willingness to learn and develop

Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload

Problem-solving mindset with attention to accuracy

Desirable

Experience contributing to process improvements

Exposure to stakeholder engagement or business partnering activities

Confidence in presenting information clearly and concisely

Experience with financial modelling and scenario analysis

Familiarity with IFRS and UK GAAP

Working knowledge of PowerBI/TableauACCA / 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

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 looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!