Commercial Finance Analyst - Retail

Investigo; London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global retail brand is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Analyst to join their team in Southwest London. The role involves conducting trade analysis, maintaining financial reports, and collaborating with merchandising on stock reconciliations. Candidates should have at least five years of experience from a consumer background and strong analytical skills. This position offers a hybrid working model with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years previous experience as a Commercial Finance analyst.
• Strong experience with P&L ownership.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly trade analysis around Sales, Margin, and Stock.
• Create and maintain financial and trade reports.
• Partner with Merchandising for stock reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst
up to £50,000
South West London
Hybrid working - 3 days in

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