Graduate Commercial Analyst - Bracknell, United Kingdom - Page Personnel Finance

Page Personnel Finance

Verified Company

Bracknell, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This role is perfect for a graduate or graduate with some expereicne who loves interacting with different stakeholders and analsying data to make decsions.

Client Details

UK FMCG company with head office based in Bracknell
Rapidly growing company
Modern offices and facilities
Strong D+I policy
Supportive internal culture

Description

Analyse sales trends and identify the key drivers of sales, using this understanding and working closely with the sales team, to build the base sales volume forecast.
Inputting of this base forecast into the software forecasting system
Produce and issue the regular "Sales and Brand" full P&L forecast files to the business, providing analysis on the data contained within
Develop and own the sales forecasting and reporting processes
Develop and prepare statistical forecasts for use in the sales forecasting process including developing appropriate measures of forecast accuracy and bias, and reporting accordingly
Business partner with the Commercial teams (sales and marketing) to improve understanding of their brand and customer level P&Ls from Volume to Gross Margin and Net Profit, challenge performance and make recommendations to improve sales and margin
Analyse and review Trade Promotions, to understand the performance of historic and future activities to ensure effective use of company resources.
With the commercial teams manage internal and external pricing, creating pricing files and maintaining price lists.
Work with other teams to ensure robust forecasting and stock cover of all new products.
Support the finance and commercial teams with month end reporting
Any other ad hoc duties as required

Profile

Effective communication skills, and the ability to work well with others at all levels across functions
A positive attitude and a strong desire to learn
A handson team player, necessary in a small company environment.
Industry knowledge and experience in a similar or complimentary role (such as Finance or Supply Chain)
Proficiency with statistical and forecasting fundamentals
Understanding of financial and operational impacts of forecasting and related decisions
Advanced proficiency with software systems including ERP systems
Commercially aware, with the ability to see the big picture.
Good time management skills

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