Finance Analyst - Maidenhead, United Kingdom - Orka Financial

Orka Financial

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Maidenhead, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Orka financial is working with a well-known and rapidly growing FMCG business based in Maidenhead to recruit a Financial Analyst.

The Financial Analyst will support all commercial activities within one of the UK&I business units and partner with a number of key stakeholders throughout this fast paced global FMCG.

It is an excellent opportunity for anybody seeking a finance role with acommercial edge and excellent career opportunities.

Reporting:

Responsible for daily sales reports.
Responsible for consolidated financial analysis for actuals and forecast to give decision support to the business to include Finance, Marketing, Sales teams and the General Manager to ensure local business objectives regarding sales and profit are met.
Maintain and continuously improve financial tools.
Support business unit controllers/sales associates for ad hoc analysis requiring consolidation of customer data / marketing spend.

Budgeting:

Responsible for supporting and challenging budget holders. Preparing detailed year out forecast for Selling General & Admin and Warehouse and Distribution costs on monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Monitoring actual variance to budget ensuring that financialdata is robust, in line the business objectives.
Monitor adherence to policies by associates.
Fulfil any compliance obligations of the role controls, audit etc.

Experience & Qualifications
Education

Graduate/Part qualified accountant
Ability to work on own initiative / Proactive
Ability to prioritise own workload
Good written and oral communication skills ability to challenge & influence in a commercial environment
Able to communicate with people at all levels within and outside the organisation
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, knowledge of databases)
Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure

Salary:

£28,000 - £38,000 + bonus + study support + benefits