Finance Analyst/Manager

Finance Analyst/Manager

Are you interested in a new challenge in a progressive, professional and a well-established FMCG company?
Are you able to work independently and as part of a wider group to support an integral finance function?

This business is growing year on year within FMCG, and are looking to appoint a new Finance Analyst/Manager.  An exciting, commercial and ambitious business who will offer you a great opportunity to become a vital member of a high performing team.

The Finance Analyst/Manager will Support the Group Commercial Finance Director, in the provision of accurate and timely management accounts, budgets, 6+6 and commercial analysis to support business decision making, and to help develop and implement financial procedures. 

Key responsibilities:

• Daily liaison with internal customers in order to meet stakeholder needs. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers to maximise stakeholder engagement and the quality of service provision.
• Review processes on an ongoing basis, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and proposing/ implementing these with input/authorisation from the Group Commercial Finance Director as appropriate.
• Compilation and analysis of month end reports, strategic and annual plans to produce the Annual Budget, 6+6 and 3 Year Plans in accordance with the Group guidelines for the Innovation entities and Regional divisions.
• Develop, track and update monthly reporting on working capital.
• Manage the production of year end statutory accounts, audit relationship, tax returns and to ensure the business complies with all local statutory financial requirements including FRS102, Companies 2014 and ixBRL for Innovation entities.  
• Manage the month end balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring timely completion within the global function guidelines and timetable, and analysis any significant variances for the month end review and authorisation process for Innovation entities.
• Manage the reporting of Overheads monthly, including tracking, review, team consultation and commentary for variances to budget for Innovation entities and Regional divisions.
• Manage and support ad hoc cross function and internal projects to influence and share best practice
• For Innovation entities and Regional divisions develop, track, update monthly reporting of Marketing A&P budget and quarterly latest estimates – by brand; conducting monthly reviews with Brand Managers to understand the business and ensure confidence in overall budget.  
• Support ad hoc internal audit reviews and M&A activity

Key Competencies:

Working with People
Writing and Reporting
Analysing
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
Planning and Organising
Following Instructions and Procedures

The Candidate:  Successful candidates will have significant financial reporting knowledge ideally within retail or FMCG, You will also hold:  

• Newly Qualified or Finalist Accountant with supporting work experience
• Comprehensive experience in technical accounting aspects of management accounting and financial reporting
• Strong financial control background
• Strong IT skills.  Particularly Excel skills – including use of advanced features such as Pivot and Lookup tables
• Systems experience
• Self-starter who can work on their own initiative
• Challenging and questioning nature

This role is a significant opportunity within a recognised FMCG business with the opportunity to further progress and make impact!  

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV and cover letter through to ali.jafri@advocate-group.co.uk or alternatively please apply via the link below.

Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive this isn’t always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role. 

Please note The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency & business.