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Junior Commercial Finance Analyst

Novus Recruitment Ltd

Essex

On-site

GBP 35,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Commercial Finance Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals at the start of their finance careers who are eager to develop their skills in the fast-paced FMCG sector. The role involves evaluating sales trends, preparing financial reports, and collaborating with various departments to monitor financial outcomes. With a strong commitment to teamwork and development, this company offers a supportive environment where you can grow and realize your potential. If you're driven and ready for a new challenge, this role is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
Strong Company Values

Qualifications

  • Candidates should have strong Excel skills and be part qualified in ACCA or CIMA.
  • Demonstrated analytical and numerical ability is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate sales trends and advise on improvements.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports and assist in budgeting.

Skills

Analytical Skills
Numerical Ability
Communication Skills
Excel Skills

Education

Part Qualified ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Financial Reporting Systems

Job description

Junior Commercial Finance Analyst

Leicestershire

£35k

  • Join a team that’s growing
  • Great opportunity for development in your finance career.
  • FMCG manufacturer able to offer long term career development
  • A business with strong values and focussed commitment to teamwork.

This successful FMCG manufacturer has a new opportunity for a Junior Commercial Finance Analyst due to an internal promotion. If you are at the start of your finance career and want to develop your skills in the FMCG arena, surrounded by a supportive, experienced and knowledgeable Finance function, this is an ideal move.

The business is dynamic and has a progressive and ambitious culture at its heart. The Senior Leadership Team has ensured Finance are fully integrated and work in collaboration with all the other functions.

What will the role involve?

Being a fast-paced manufacturing site, the finance team are integral to every part of the operation. The day-to-day elements of the role will involve:

  • Evaluate sales trends, customer profitability, and product performance, to advise on improvements.
  • Contribute to the preparation of monthly financial reports, forecasts, and variance assessments.
  • Develop and manage reports with the analysis to aid in pricing, promotions, and margin evaluations.
  • Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring consistency with business goals and precision.
  • Collaborate with other departments to monitor financial outcomes against KPIs.
  • Help prepare and update financial models and scenario analyses that aid in decision making.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across reporting systems.

The backgrounds we are looking for on this role are:

  • Candidates with energy who are really wanting to develop their finance career.
  • Part qualified or working towards ACCA or CIMA.
  • Strong excel skills.
  • Knowledge of financial reporting systems.
  • An ability to demonstrate strong analytical and numerical ability in current role.
  • Good communicator both written and in person – able to build relationships with other teams.
  • Experience of manufacturing / logistics / retail environments would be an advantage.

If you haven’t got all the experience above but are looking to build your career in Finance and know it’s time for a move, this could be the ideal role. The team have the experience and knowledge to develop the right individual with energy and drive, wanting a business where they can realise their future potential.

For more information, please send your CV to start the process and the Novus Team will take it from there.

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