Finance Analyst

Carlsberg Britvic; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-beverage supplier is looking for a Finance Analyst to drive financial performance across various customers. You will support accurate reporting and improve processes while collaborating with Finance Managers on ad-hoc projects. The ideal candidate will be CIMA part qualified or have an equivalent qualification and possess strong analytical skills. This role is hybrid, allowing flexibility to work from home and the office.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Generous holiday

Monthly product allowance

Enhanced pension contribution

Qualifications

• CIMA part qualified or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to distil complex data.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of weekly & monthly performance.
• Simplify processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Track and analyze trade spend and promotional investments.

Skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environment

Education

CIMA part qualified or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Title

Off Trade - Finance Analyst

Location

Field Based - Hybrid

Job Length

Permanent – Full Time

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary with extensive benefits
• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Company overview

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to iconic beers and soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti, Brooklyn, Hobgoblin, Wainwright, J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence, with rights to a Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy. With a strong national footprint, the business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depots servicing customers across the UK. As these two historic businesses have come together, the goal remains ensuring our people succeed.

About the role

You will play a key role in driving the financial performance and insight across a range of customers. You will support accurate reporting, robust forecasting and actionable insight that enables better commercial decisions and value creation. You will report to the Finance Business Partner and contribute to the following responsibilities.

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of weekly & monthly performance for your customers.
• Simplifying processes and identifying opportunities to streamline reporting, systems and data to improve governance.
• Supporting the Finance Manager on integration activities and ad-hoc projects impacting the customer cluster.
• Ensuring financial processes are followed and documented, particularly around trade investment and approvals, in collaboration with the commercial accounting team to ensure accurate reporting.
• Tracking and analysing trade spend, promotional investment, customer terms and supporting post-investment reviews/ROI analysis to improve future decision making.
• Helping identify risks and opportunities within customer P&Ls and supporting scenario planning.
• Analyzing variance against budget/forecast, highlighting key drivers/trends and preparing reporting packs for Account Directors and Commercial teams.

Experience and Key Attributes

• CIMA part qualified or equivalent qualification (other financial qualifications considered)
• Ability to work on own initiative and deliver solutions to business and finance problems
• Ability to prioritise and deliver in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to distil key messages from complex data and make recommendations
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders to influence and drive continuous improvement
• Background in FMCG and supply chain preferable – retailer or manufacture is desired

Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch.

Application Process

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.