Finance Analyst

itsu; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthy eating brand is seeking a finance analyst to support commercial analysis and performance tracking. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in the FMCG sector. Responsibilities include delivering financial analysis, producing monthly reports, and optimizing profitability through collaboration with various teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working (2 days work from home)

50% employee discount in shops

Free lunch

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in FMCG sector is necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analysis on period end statements against budget and projection.
• Assist in the production of monthly financial reports.
• Produce insightful analysis to drive business performance.

Skills

Qualified accountant [ACCA / CIMA or equivalent]

FMCG experience

Experience analysing complex data sets

Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge

Good organisational skills

Job description

the ideal candidate

• Qualified accountant [ACCA / CIMA or equivalent]
• FMCG experience necessary
• Experience analysing complex data sets and delivering recommendations to senior leadership
• Commercial mindset with attention to detail and the ability to challenge assumptions constructively
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge [required]
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with minimal management guidance or supervision
• The energy and self-motivation to work within a rapidly growing business that is constantly evolving with changing priorities
• An open-minded approach to the role and a flexible, can do, friendly attitude
• Good organisational skills and ability to communicate effectively [verbally and in writing]

about us

itsu is the healthy eating, Asian inspired quick service retail & grocery brand with over 70 stores in the UK and a leading grocery business across Europe and beyond. Renowned for its best-in-class food made fresh in every shop every day, itsu has huge global ambitions with a commitment to continue to open many more stores and intensify the growth of its already thriving grocery arm. With its best-is-class healthy food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

D&I statement

itsu [grocery] is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for all of our opportunities.

Scope of the role

itsu [grocery] is looking for a finance analyst to support on commercial analysis and performance tracking. This position will report into the Head of Commercial Finance, this would suit an experienced analyst looking to help drive continued growth cross-departmentally in a fast moving and innovative company. The successful candidate should demonstrate outstanding numerical and analytical skills, as well as have a passion for the industry and finance.

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• Work with the management accounts team to deliver analysis on period end statements against budget and projection
• Assist in the production of monthly internal and Board financial reports
• Produce insightful analysis that helps to drive business performance
• Assist in development of all budgets and forecasts, working across departments to ensure accuracy and appropriate resource allocation
• Collaborate with the sales, marketing, supply chain and new product teams to optimise profitability
• Work alongside the IT team to transfer regular reporting into Power BI and futureproof our systems
• Identify and implement improvements to efficiency and controls across departments

what we offer

• Competitive salary
• Competitive bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)
• Health insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working (2 days wfh)
• Opportunity to work from home abroad
• 50% employee discount in itsu shops
• Free itsu lunch
• Discounts at major retailers