Brand Finance Analyst

Premier Foods; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Foods is seeking a Brand Finance Analyst to join our high-visibility Brand Finance team in the UK. You will partner with Marketing, Commercial Planning, Sales and Finance to turn data into meaningful insights and influence both short- and long-term brand plans.

The role involves supporting forecasting, budgets, margin improvement, and cost evaluations for product development while collaborating with stakeholders across the business to drive value creation.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Strong commercial/analytical background with ability to partner across functions.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Proficient in Excel; SAP/Business Objects experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Act as finance business partner to Marketing, Commercial Planning, Sales and Finance.
• Analyse brand performance and communicate insights to senior leaders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and longer-term strategic planning.

Skills

Commercial background

Analytical mindset

Business partnering

Communication to non-finance

Excel proficiency

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

SAP

Business Objects

Excel

Job description

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Bring commercial thinking to some of Britain’s best-loved brands

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into meaningful insight?

We’re looking for a Brand Finance Analyst to join our fast-paced Brand Finance team. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Commercial Planning, Sales and Finance, helping them understand brand performance and make informed, value-adding decisions.

This is a highly visible opportunity to influence both short and long-term plans, support exciting product innovation and contribute to the continued growth of our UK branded business.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as a trusted finance business partner to Category Marketing Directors, Senior Brand Managers and Commercial Planning
• Analysing branded performance and clearly communicating insights to senior leadership teams
• Supporting short-term forecasting, budgeting and longer-term strategic planning
• Monitoring consumer marketing spend against agreed budgets
• Identifying financial challenges and recommending actions to improve performance
• Supporting category teams to identify margin improvement opportunities
• Evaluating and signing off costings for new and existing product development
• Challenging the key assumptions behind innovation plans and KPIs
• Supporting category teams throughout the innovation gate process
• Building effective relationships across Marketing, Sales, Commercial Planning, Manufacturing and Finance
• Championing simpler, more effective processes across the wider Brand Finance team

What we’re looking for

• A CIMA, ACCA or ACA-qualified finance professional
• A commercial or analytical background
• Strong business-partnering skills and the confidence to build relationships across different functions
• The ability to challenge and influence appropriately at all levels
• The confidence to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to turn data into practical recommendations
• The ability to manage ambiguity and solve complex problems
• Strong Excel skills, with experience of SAP, Business Objects or similar analytical tools being beneficial

What we offer you in return

We believe in rewarding our people and providing the support they need to thrive, both professionally and personally. In return for your expertise, you'll receive a competitive salary and bonus, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial future and lifestyle.

Our benefits include:

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Electric vehicle car scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts and wellbeing resources

You’ll have opportunities to grow your career in a collaborative, ambitious business, working with talented colleagues and some of the UK’s best-loved food brands.

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.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.