Commercial Financial Analyst/Partner

Global organisation and iconic brand based near Farnham is recruiting a Commercial Finance analyst / Finance Business Partner.

Broad role to suit either someone trained in a top 10 firm or with experience in industry.

Client Details

My client is a household name and iconic global brand - they have a reputation for quality - an organisation that is aspirational and employer of choice. They offer exceptional benefits, flexible working and long term career options.

Description

This broad role is primarily responsible for steering profitability for the UK business.

The role is split into three main facets:

Business Partnering

• Be the finance point of contact for the sales and marketing team.
• Work with Sales, Product Management to deliver profitability targets whilst ensuring effective use of tactical funds.
• Work with stakeholders to financially evaluate business proposals providing a recommendation to management.
• Challenge management on business activities and ensure informed decisions are being made to maximise profitability.

Ad hoc projects

• Pro-actively identify areas for improvement (e.g. profitability initiatives).
• Ad hoc project work based on needs of the markets.

Cyclical processes

• Consolidate month end actual results, analyse spend versus budget/plan, derive recommended actions and communicate to management.
• Collaborate with the wider team to produce forecast and budget
• Work with external auditors helping collate deliverables and assist with queries.
• Analyse quarterly tactical programs providing analysis to management.

Profile

Qualified with strong Excel skills. You will have the communication skills to partner with non-finance colleagues

Job Offer

Package of £50,000 - £60,000 plus excellent benefits