Commercial Finance Analyst

Great commercial enterprise based in Luton looking for a future finance/commercial leader. This Commercial Finance Analyst role is offering fast track progression and looking or someone comfortable working closely with operations, driving a financial agenda of improved performance

Client Details

Across the globe, clients rely on this leading FMCG Company to provide top quality products and aid them to greater performance and profitability. Based in The Luton area they keep their clients who they supply at the heart of everything they do, With smart, engaged employees also being essential to their continued success and core values.

This leading FMCG business promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and are able to meet their full potential. You'll be given the tools to help balance your professional and personal life, along with progressing past this Commercial Finance Analyst position into a manager and director position within the next 3-5 years.

Description

Commercial Finance Analyst responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze monthly P&L and reports, in order to provide insightful commentary on the division's results, by working closely with Commercial Finance, Operation functions and other team members.
• Driving accurate forecasting through Annual Operating Plan, strategic planning and monthly outlook, by working closely with the other finance teams and corporate
• Focus in financial analytics, standardisation and process improvement
• Lead, coach, motivate and inspire a team of people to achieve outstanding results and drive continued success

Other deliverables:

• Ensure the quality, transparency and timeliness of financial reporting:
• Accountable for month-end close, P&L preparation, and analysis of results.
• Prepare accurate and timely analyses that capture and communicate business results, variances, and performance trends in order to drive improvement by working closely with other teams including commercial and consultancy finance.
• Prepare presentations and communication for the division, including key performance indicators.
• Ensure data integrity of all reporting systems, including for internal management purposes and all submissions to Group
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning process.
• Develop and utilize tools to identify, communicate and recommend corrective actions.
• Continuous improvement of month end and planning processes.
• Drive best practices throughout the global finance function, ensuring standardised approaches to reporting and processes.
• Support the Divisional FP&A Director on ad-hoc analysis

Profile

Commercial Finance Analyst Desired experience and capabilities;

• Computer Skills Required: Microsoft Office essential (advanced Excel preferable), HFM & SAP desirable but not essential with any other ERP systems and the ability to adapt key
• Prior FP&A experience is a bonus but training is provided for someone with a strong commercial finance background, combining financial reporting with the ability to analyse the business story and be heavily involved in operations.
• Intellectual curiosity and analytical skills, being able to understand the big picture but dive into the details if needed.
• Good communication skills, being able to adjust style based on audience.
• Results oriented person, self-starter, can do attitude with a high-energy style
• The future ability to coach, develop and build a team with the groups values
• Possess a strong set of personal and business values that coincide with those of the this Luton area based company

Job Offer

Market leading package is on offer for this Commercial Finance Analyst with flexible benefits package to be tailored to your own requests. The pay back of any study support accrued to date. This excellent package comes with the fast tracked progression possibilities and great finance exposure to senior management