Part-time Marketing Finance Analyst

The Part-time Marketing Finance Analyst will sit within the commercial team of this FMCG giant based in Brentford.

Client Details

The Group is a global business with a long heritage and vast experience in producing high quality food products within the FMCG industry. Within their portfolio, they have some of the most recognised brands in the food industry.

Based in Brentford they are looking for Part-time Marketing Finance Analyst to join commercial team.

Description

The Part-time Marketing Finance Analyst will be responsible for

• To support with the budgeting and forecasting processes across Sales and Marketing responsible for ensuring the delivery of a robust plan.
• Support in the process of developing a high quality rolling forecast integrating Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing and Procurement
• Comprehensively report on Account and Brand performance including developing key metrics and KPIs, set up appropriate dashboards and trackers
• To lead sales and marketing team to understand financial performance & variances to forecast, budget and last year - including undertaking brand and account performance reviews
• Risk management & profit protection - actively review sales contracts and commercial deals to minimise costs and risks to the business
• Support commercial teams on cost increase planning & provide financial modelling & scenario analysis.
• Work with ERP development team to ensure continuous improvement of reporting, analysis and functionality
• Provide ad-hoc analysis to sales and marketing teams to support them in their decision making
• To be the key lead for the process governing the financial appraisal of NPD projects. To provide support & challenge to ensure new product launches are in line with business objectives & have the best possible chance of meeting commitments.
• Implement and run effective promotion approval and evaluation process
• Manage the deductions process working closely with account managers and accounts receivable
• Provide financial expertise & direction to all members of the sales and marketing teams.
• Support Head Office functions as required
• Drive financial awareness, financial systems awareness and ownership of all relevant financial metrics within sales and marketing teams

Profile

The successful Part-time Marketing Finance Analyst will be:

• Qualified Accountant
• FMCG/ Manufacturing experience with marketing
• Highly numerate and analytical
• Strong commercial business understanding
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Strong team ethic with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop appropriate processes and controls
• System skills: (Very strong Excel, strong Powerpoint, broad experience of MI tools

Job Offer

The Part-time Marketing Finance Analyst role comes with a competitive salary (pro rata) + benefits