Commercial Finance Analyst
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Staffordshire, Lichfield
- Salary
- £40000 - £45000 per annum + Package
- Closing date
- Oct 25, 2019
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- Job Role
- Finance Data Analyst
- Sector
- FMCG & CPG
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Support the commercial team with understanding key trends driving performance and support on the strategic initiative decision making process and review.
Client Details
Creative FMCG business with strong YoY growth and a real passion for the people inside the business.
Description
- Support senior Commercial Team with understanding key trends driving performance and support on the strategic initiative decision making process and review.
- Complete and interpret weekly trading sales and margin and supply chain reports performing analysis to highlight any issues and understand trends, formulating action plans with the trading team to mitigate areas of under-performance.
- Drive post launch range review analysis across categories following major range change activity and ensure analysis conducted and debriefed to cross functional teams on a timely basis.
- Conduct deep dive analysis on under performing categories to understand key trends and work with trading team to develop a robust action plan to turnaround performance.
- Work closely with the trading team to produce a robust sales and margin plan. Ensure we are on track to achieve this plan through the periodic reforecasting process.
- Support with the completion of period end processes and board slide preparation.
- Support for market reporting requirements and provision of information to investors.
Profile
- Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
- Welcome applications from first-time movers in Big 4 / Top 10 practice
- Someone who has a real eye for detailed analysis to help drive financial performance
Job Offer
- £40,000 - £45,000 base salary
- Pension
- Company bonus
- Healthcare
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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