Brand Finance Analyst

Premier Foods; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is seeking a qualified Brand Finance Analyst to support its grocery business. The role involves providing financial analysis, driving decision-making, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, offering extensive growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Sharesave scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of commercial/analytical finance.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and analysis for Category Marketing Directors.
• Support the Brand Finance team on new product development.
• Improve key cross-functional financial processes.

Skills

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

Based - St Albans (with hybrid working)

Premier Foods is an International business with great momentum, with a purpose to enrich peoples' lives through food, We've been doing it for a long time - many of our much-loved brands have been part of UK life for more than a century. With a wide portfolio of brands and a presence in more than 95% of British households Premier Foods is one of the top 3 ambient food suppliers in the UK. Our brands include Mr Kipling, Bisto, Oxo, Batchelors and Sharwoods to name but a few.

The Grocery business generates over £650m turnover and is a key growth area of Premier Foods. We’re looking for a qualified, commercially astute Brand Finance Analyst to support the UK branded grocery business as it continues to grow. Brand Finance is a commercially focussed team with exceptionally fast paced challenges and senior management exposure. This role would suit someone who can build strong relationships cross functionally, who can challenge and influence others, and who can explain Finance to those who may not have a Finance background.

The main purpose of the job is to:

• Provide Financial support and analysis for Category Marketing Directors and their teams to enable robust and value-adding decision making, taking both a short and long-term view of performance drivers
• Support the Brand Finance team on the delivery of new product development, analysis of the financial performance and helping to facilitate key forecast cycles
• Become a key member of the Brand Finance team, supporting in the improvement of several key cross-functional financial processes
  
  
  

What we need from you:

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification
• Previous experience of commercial/analytical finance
• Strong business partnering skills and the ability to build cross functional relationships
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  
  
  

What we offer in return:

• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Sharesave scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
  
  
  

A Great British Food Company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.