Finance Business Partner

Recruiter
Michael Page
Location
London
Salary
£50000 - £55000 per annum
Posted
03 Jan 2019
Closes
03 Feb 2019
Ref
13979962/001
Contact
James Fowler
Job role
Financial analyst
Sector
Retail and FMCG
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Part time

An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join the digital division for a leading premium retail business based in central London.

Client Details

My client is a leading premium beauty brand based in central London with a rapidly growing online platform.

Description

The main purpose of the Finance Business Partner role is to support the performance and profitable growth of the business through the provision of reporting, analysis and insight.

  • Provide a clear and accurate set of reports to Sales, Marketing and NPD teams.
  • Be the subject matter expert for Sales, Accounting and Reporting Systems within the London office.
  • Continually assess reporting requirements with Sales, Marketing and NPD teams, monitor feedback and update reports in order to improve quality, timely delivery and accurate reporting.
  • Deliver detailed margin analysis with commentary on a monthly basis calculating divisional, customer and product mix.
  • Working with NPD team to understand the P&L impact of pricing, COGS and marketing calendar activity, as well as provide additional commercial support - including, but not limited to, reviewing performance of the product portfolio, assessing cannibalization of existing SKU with new launches, providing analytical support for discontinuation proposals, etc.
  • Provide support for forecasting, liaising with sales and technical accounting teams.
  • Produce customer level profitability analysis for International Sales Team, working closely with sales teams to improve knowledge and develop insightful commentary.
  • Review international customer agreements and negotiation, providing margin analysis for existing and prospective accounts.
  • Develop relationships with sales, marketing and NPD directors and their teams to improve understanding of business performance.
  • Take part in / lead ad hoc projects as required by management from time to time

Profile

The ideal Finance Business Partner candidate will have the following:

  • Degree level education
  • Professional accountancy body qualification in CIMA, ACCA or ACA
  • Online/digital experience essential
  • Comfortable with large amount of data and able to produce accurate, timely reporting
  • Strong Excel skills and used to manipulating large amounts of data into presentable reports
  • Conscientious in nature with a methodical and meticulous approach to tasks
  • Previous experience on Epicor system desirable
  • Proficient in Business Intelligence tools, such as Tableau

    • Job Offer

    Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience + benefits.

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