Commercial Analyst - FMCG

Global FMCG business based near Thame is recruiting a Commercial Analyst to support sales and marketing.

Client Details

My client, based near Thame is a global, leading FMCG business.

Description

Duties in the Commercial Analyst role include:

• Providing analysis and financial recommendations relating to brand, product & customer profitability, pricing, trading terms and new product development;
• Providing support in the modelling and tracking of commercial agreements including the preparation of business plans;
• Monthly review of customer P&Ls with Head of Sales and Business Managers;
• Assisting the sales team with the preparation of customer presentations;
• Driving ongoing improvement of reporting, analysis and processes for improved decision-making;
• Working with the Commercial Finance Manager to deliver accurate and timely monthly management reporting;
• Preparation of pricing, ranging and promotion forms as required;

Profile

• Relevant degree or equivalent Qualification
• Qualified CIMA, ACA or ACCA
• Experience in FMCG environment imperative
• High level of Excel spreadsheet skills required and experience in TM1 or similar
• Experience in liaising with non-finance.
• Experience working with Commercial teams (sales & marketing)
• Strong ability to influence and challenge the commercial team across category, marketing and sales
• Ability to analyse complex data and convert into a simple story
• Ability to build good relationships
• Strong personal leadership to be able to work in a results-driven culture with big focus on execution
• Self-starter and able to effectively engage with commercial teams
• Able to successfully manage to sometimes tight deadlines.

Job Offer

To be considered you will be a past finalist or qualified analyst