Commercial Finance Analyst

Playing a key role within the Commercial Finance team, partnering with key stakeholders to analyse and report on key business drivers!

Client Details

Superb opportunity to work as part of a rapidly growing, well established brand!

Description

• Production and communication of daily, weekly and monthly trading reports
• Analysing margin drivers to provide greater insight in trading performance
• Ownership of rebates including month end journals, balance sheet reconciliations and understanding rebates in the P&L
• Play a key role and lead the onboarding of the new software
• Review and investigation of rebate supplier statement reconciliations
• Preparation and distribution of site pay files and overtime reports
• Be a key player in the preparation of the annual budget and rolling forecasts working alongside stakeholders from across the business
• Business partner with a range of stakeholders to understand performance vs budget, promptly highlighting areas of concern, focus or potential improvement - certain P&L lines will be of focus
• Supporting sites with queries and projects
• Support Senior Commercial Finance Manager in month end routines, maintaining strong internal controls
• Pro-actively look for opportunities to improve reporting and analysis to better support stakeholders
• Coach and develop 1 direct report
• Ad hoc finance analysis for new business projects

Profile

• A highly motivated Qualified Accountant (ACA/ CIMA/ ACCA)
• The ability to handle large volumes of data. Some experience of Power BI would be beneficial but not essential
• Strong business partnering skills and analytical skills - able to provide calculated, commercial and operational support as well as challenge
• Attention to detail and "Can do" attitude
• Proactive approach to providing insight
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders across the business via appropriate means
• A strong team player who can work collaboratively as well as autonomously
• Organised approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Experience in a retail/ FMCG or multi-site operation is advantageous but certainly not essential!

Job Offer

Work in a very large, proactive, fast-paced business during a period of rapid growth (prospects for longer-term career opportunities are huge)

Gain direct commercial and operational exposure in a varied and exciting role

A competitive salary with rewards and benefits being given for good performance and loyalty

Be encouraged to develop your role by providing continuous improvements to procedures, systems and processes