Commercial Finance Analyst

Sysco GB; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Ashford seeks a Commercial Finance Analyst to support business growth initiatives. The role includes responsibilities such as analyzing customer performance and preparing financial reports. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a background in finance, and have a desire to pursue professional qualifications in CIMA or ACCA. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive salary, and benefits including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Staff discounts

Recognition awards and incentives

Real career opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong academic background.
• Excellent commercial acumen.
• Ability to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis and understanding of key business initiatives.
• Prepare customer rebate reports and ADV reports.
• Collaborate with sales and finance teams to drive business results.

Skills

Cognos

Forecasting

Hyperion

Microsoft Access

Pivot tables

Accounting

Analysis Skills

Microsoft Excel

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Financial Planning

Education

Training or willingness to train in CIMA or ACCA

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst Medina

We are currently recruiting for a results driven Commercial Finance Analyst to join our commercial finance team in Medina.

Our Finance colleagues are a central hub of knowledge and as a Finance Analyst within the Sales division you'll ensure that your team are on hand to support the business in every way possible to achieve business growth across both Medina sites.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner you will support develop and drive the analysis and understanding of Key business initiatives which directly link to our strategic growth pillars. Furthermore you will be expected to provide support through the management of rebates month end processes customer reporting and other margin impacting activity.

This is a well-supported role for a finance professional looking to take the next step in their career.

This role offers flexible hybrid working with occasional travel to our Isle of Wight Newport office for team collaboration and meetings.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Working with the finance team on initiative modelling eligibility targets & subsequent analysis on ROI and the benefits derived.
• Review customer performance / margin analysis
• Prepare Customer Rebate reports and ADV Reports
• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of rebates and rebate reconciliations.
• Leveraging analysis into deliverable guidance / recommendations to the sales management team.
• Clear understanding of the drivers of actual weekly and monthly results compared to forecast/budget and prior year.
• Support the rest of the team with their daily activities developing new ways of working or simplifying current reporting.
• Developing of models to provide insight across Commercial.
• Responsible for collaborating with sales merchandising manufacturing colleagues to ensure in in depth understanding of the business and its financial drivers.
• Act as a central point of contact for internal stakeholders for commercial finance-related queries.
• Produce reports/presentations as required to drive business results.
• Act as an ambassador for finance promoting cross functional collaboration and understanding.

About you:

This is a great role for someone with a strong academic background and excellent commercial acumen who is currently training or would like to train in CIMA or ACCA in the future. You will have excellent communication and teamwork skills to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders and departments across the business as well as being meticulous in your analysis and able to prioritise and manage different sources of information with a dedicated focus on driving results. You will have a strong desire to succeed and take ownership of your work using your initiative to spot anomalies question why and follow enquires to a conclusion whilst maintaining professional and ethical standards.

What you'll receive:

• A competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Hybrid Working contract
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days with option to purchase additional holidays bank holidays.
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop.
• Discounts on Cinema tickets shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
• Recognition awards and Incentives.
• Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco the worlds leading foodservice business opens up a world of possibility.

Additional Information:

At Medina everyone is welcome. We dont want you to fit our culture we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We dont just look at your CV were more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Medina and we recognise that Medina Foodservice can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. Well do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Remote Work:

Yes

Employment Type:

Full-time

Key Skills

• Cognos
• Forecasting
• Hyperion
• Microsoft Access
• Pivot tables
• Accounting
• Analysis Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting
• Financial Planning

Experience:

years

Vacancy:

1