Commercial Finance Analyst - Gravesend, United Kingdom - Morgan Jones

Description

Are you either newly qualified or in the final stages of your ACCA or CIMA?

Did you obtain a 2:1 or higher in a relevant degree?

Are you commercially astute and comfortable dealing with different departments to develop KPIs and strategies?

Commercial Finance Analyst

Location - Gravesend

Salary - Up to £55,000 DOE

Permanent Full-Time Role Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Our client is a fast-growing prepared fruit business supplying the major UK retailers. Their company has expanded rapidly, and it requires the addition of a Commercial Finance Analyst to the Financial Analysis team, focusing on supporting the Commercial Team. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, they will provide support and analysis for margins, costs, and a foundation for planning.

Responsibilities as a successful Commercial Finance Analyst

• Support weekly financial reporting process (covering when required)
• Providing analysis & commentary for Management Account Packs
• Own product costing (EPD & NPD), providing feedback and support to the Commercial Team and keeping models up to date with the latest assumptions
• Managing 3 months & full year sales forecasts
• Monitor costs within the business, recommending and tracking CPIs where required
• Key role for budgets, forecasts and Year-end activities (owning 5yr P&L, commercial, packaging budget, transport budget)
• Support cross-functional reporting and projects
• Support and deliver cross-functional training (Excel)

Skills and Experience as a Successful Commercial Finance Analyst

• Minimum 2:1 Degree in an Accounting / Finance or Business-related subject
• Final stage or newly qualified CIMA/ACCA
• 2 years relevant experience within a similar role
• Experience of manufacturing or an industry focussed on gross margins (desirable)
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, reporting and analysis experience with a high level of attention to detail
• Proven time management skills: Accustomed to working with and meeting time-critical deadlines and an ability to prioritise workload
• IT skills - advanced Excel skills (xlookups, SUMIF's, Pivot tables, etc., VBA desirable). Proficient with Word and Microsoft Outlook. Experience of Power BI (desirable)

To find out more about the position, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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