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Commercial Finance Analyst

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Home Location
Salary
£40000 - £45000 per annum
Closing date
Nov 16, 2021

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Job Role
Accountant
Sector
Retail & Wholesale
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Playing a key role within the Commercial Finance team, partnering with key stakeholders to analyse and report on key business drivers!

Client Details

Superb opportunity to work as part of a rapidly growing, well established brand!

Description

  • Production and communication of daily, weekly and monthly trading reports
  • Analysing margin drivers to provide greater insight in trading performance
  • Ownership of rebates including month end journals, balance sheet reconciliations and understanding rebates in the P&L
  • Review and investigation of rebate supplier statement reconciliations
  • Preparation and distribution of site pay files and overtime reports
  • Be a key player in the preparation of the annual budget and rolling forecasts working alongside stakeholders from across the business
  • Business partner with a range of stakeholders to understand performance vs budget, promptly highlighting areas of concern, focus or potential improvement - certain P&L lines will be of focus
  • Supporting sites with queries and projects
  • Support Senior Commercial Finance Manager in month end routines, maintaining strong internal controls
  • Pro-actively look for opportunities to improve reporting and analysis to better support stakeholders
  • Coach and develop 1 direct report
  • Ad hoc finance analysis for new business projects

Profile

  • A highly motivated Qualified Accountant (ACA/ CIMA/ ACCA)
  • The ability to handle large volumes of data. Some experience of Power BI would be beneficial but not essential
  • Strong business partnering skills and analytical skills - able to provide calculated, commercial and operational support as well as challenge
  • Attention to detail and "Can do" attitude
  • Proactive approach to providing insight
  • Ability to communicate with stakeholders across the business via appropriate means
  • A strong team player who can work collaboratively as well as autonomously
  • Organised approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Experience in a retail/ FMCG or multi-site operation is advantageous but certainly not essential!

Job Offer

  • Work in a very large, proactive, fast-paced business during a period of rapid growth (prospects for longer-term career opportunities are huge)
  • Gain direct commercial and operational exposure in a varied and exciting role
  • A competitive salary with rewards and benefits being given for good performance and loyalty
  • Be encouraged to develop your role by providing continuous improvements to procedures, systems and processes

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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