Commercial Finance Analyst

Jordans Dorset Ryvita; Biggleswade; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Biggleswade is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their finance team. This entry-level role is perfect for recent graduates or those with strong secondary education results. The position involves analysis of financial results, support for budgeting, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. The company offers competitive salary, a flexible work culture, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 5% bonus

Pension Scheme

Hybrid & Flexible work culture

Buy holiday scheme

Discounted products

Health Cash Plan

Career opportunities

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum A level standard or equivalent required.
• Expert user in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse weekly and period results.
• Reconcile key measures between systems.
• Support marketing with tracking budgets.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Self-motivation

Education

Strong secondary education results at A level standard

Relevant post-graduate qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

At Jordans Dorset Ryvita we make delicious products that taste and do good. We’re growing our business with two key ingredients: Delicious food and people who care. Join us and become part of a business that has a strong past and an exciting future.

Want to know more?

Visit Websites: www.jordanscereals.co.uk | www.dorsetcereals.co.uk | www.ryvita.com

We’re part of Associated British Foods (ABF): A diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, employing over 130,000 employees and operating in 50 countries worldwide. Our sister companies in ABF produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Silverspoon and Twinings.

Overview Of Role

Do you have strong secondary education results or are you a recently qualified graduate looking for your first role following your studies, then please look no further!

Jordan's Dorset Ryvita is on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual to join their finance team as a Commercial Finance Analyst. This is an exceptional opportunity to kickstart your career in finance within a brand-led business. If you're eager to start a career in finance and gain invaluable experience, then this entry-level role is perfect for you. Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with us!

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities (Full training provided)

Reporting

The key accountabilities for the finance analyst role are:

• Analyse weekly / period results and provide challenge to identify solutions to issues
• Reconcile key measures between internal business systems
• Enter journals and complete period end tasks
• Keep pricing updated and maintained
• Support marketing with tracking of budgets and forecasts
• Maintain and reconcile the Contra process (except for our Australian markets)
• Analyse aged accruals for commercial spend
• Improve and streamline reporting processes
  
  

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Help marketing build strong budgets and forecasts
• Support the winder commercial finance team by assisting with budget and forecasting analysis
  
  

Business Partnering

• Support marketing team needs and be proactive
• Help prepare P&L and challenge assumptions for new product launches
  
  

Other

• Follow JDR/ABF financial controls and procedures to uphold financial integrity across the business
• Work safely to protect Health & Safety rules and procedures
  
  

The Right Person

The right person

If you share our values...

Integrity, Passion for Results, Superior Quality, Initiative, Recognition & Teamwork

And You Have The Following Skills And Experiences....

• Minimum: Strong secondary education results at A level standard or equivalent
• Preferable: Relevant post-graduate qualification
• Expert user in Microsoft Excel and skilled user in other Microsoft programs (e.g. Word and
  

PowerPoint)

• Strong attention to detail & accuracy
• Has sound analytical ability with a high level of self-motivation and curiosity
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders
  
  

We can offer....

• Competitive salary
• Up to 5% bonus
• Pension Scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
• Hybrid & Flexible work culture
• Buy holiday scheme
• Discounted products
• Health Cash Plan
• Career opportunities - ABF group employs 128,000 employees worldwide.
• Discounts on over 900 retailers on our discount platform
• Group Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking
  
  

Our brands are sold worldwide and have great credentials in environmental sustainability.

So, if you are looking for a job where you can be part of something big while still feeling like part of a family, then we would love to hear from you. Apply now and let's see what we can do together!

Learn more at: www.jordansdorsetryvita.com/join or follow us on LinkedIn for vacancies.