Commercial Finance Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading global retail brand is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Analyst. This role focuses on financial reporting and analysis across various business channels, requiring a candidate with a background in consumer finance, particularly retail, and strong Excel skills. Candidates must be able to commute to Southwest London three days a week.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience as a Commercial Finance analyst from a Consumer background.
• Strong understanding of P&L ownership.
• Ability to influence key decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly trade analysis across all channels.
• Create and maintain financial and trade reports.
• Hold monthly budget review meetings with departments.

Skills

Strong excel

Excellent communication

Understanding of P&L

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