Commercial Finance Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retail brand is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Analyst to join their team. This role will involve weekly trade analysis, financial reporting, and partnership with various departments to enhance retail performance. Candidates must have a consumer background and robust analytical skills, alongside experience in managing P&Ls and strong Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience as a Commercial Finance analyst in Consumer Retail or Hospitality.
• Understanding and ownership of a P&L.
• Ability to influence key decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Weekly trade analysis for all business channels.
• Creation and maintenance of financial and trade reports.
• Support merchandise with retail stock analysis.

Skills

Strong excel

Excellent communication

P&L ownership

Job description

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I am currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Finance analyst to join a growing, Global Retail brand. Due to the nature of the role they require someone from a consumer background that has multi-site experience. You should have the experience and knowledge to be able to talk about the key KPIS and metrics from a retail store.

The role will include:

• Weekly trade analysis for all business channels around Sales, Margin and Stock
• Creation, improvement and maintenance of financial and trade reports
• Variance analysis and investigation, ensure reporting and data is consistent across the teams
• Partner with Merchandising to produce all stock reconciliations
• Retail Partner; Act as the primary contact for all retail analysis and requests
• Store by Store P&Ls, including channel analysis by:
• Set KPI targets and track including: Footfall, Conversion, ASP, ATV
• Support Merchandising with Retail stock analysis focused on availability and sales opportunities
• Trials – support retail to determine the basis of trials, selected and control sets Measurement and communication of results
• Preparation and analysis of monthly overhead reports for all head office departments, preparing monthly accruals schedule for finance team to post at month end
• Hold monthly budget review meetings with each department and set action plans

Candidate Specification:

• At least 5 years previous experience as a Commercial Finance analyst from a Consumer (Retail or Hospitality) background
• Understanding/ ownership of a P&L
• Strong excel
• Excellent and confident communication with the ability to influence key decision makers
• Able to commute to Southwest London 3 days a week - onsite parking