Finance Assistant - Commercial

William Jackson Food Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Greater London is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support profitability and drive continuous improvements. Responsibilities include performing profitability analysis, administering price changes, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, relevant experience, and a passion for data accuracy. This role offers a range of employee benefits, including competitive pay and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Free on-site parking

Subsidised canteen

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Life Assurance

Pension options with enhanced benefits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in commercial finance.
• Firm understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Understanding of data security and accuracy in digital environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth profitability analysis by channel, customer, and SKU.
• Administer all price changes and ensure seamless execution.
• Manage the day-to-day credit note process.
• Assist with financial assessments for new product launches.
• Prepare regular reports on pricing and commercial metrics.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Ability to learn quickly

Comfortable using financial software

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re seeking a detail‑oriented finance professional looking to join a fast‑paced, commercially minded team. Here, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the Finance Business Partner (FBP) to establish and maintain robust pricing and margin controls, helping us achieve our business goals. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and consistency of price, promo, and margin data across the business. If you’re excited to use your finance expertise to support profitability, collaborate with key departments, and drive continuous improvements, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with an impressive set of accreditations, from B Corp status to silver standard Investors in People, and a Sunday Times Best Place to Work. We are a diverse team driven by a shared passion and strong set of values, a love of great food, and big ambitions for the future. With over 30 years of leadership in bringing bold Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours to kitchens across the UK, we’ve got exciting plans ahead and we’re looking for great people to help us get there.

What you will do:

Work alongside the FBP to establish and maintain robust pricing and margin controls, you will:

• Perform in-depth profitability analysis by channel, customer, and SKU to drive insights and business decisions.
• Administer all price changes, including annual reviews and ad‑hoc updates, ensuring seamless execution.
• Manage the day‑to‑day credit note process, recommending process improvements where applicable.
• Assist with financial assessments and gate approvals for new product launches.
• Maintain accurate calculations and reconciliations of customer rebates and overriders.
• Prepare regular reports on pricing, rebates, and other commercial metrics to support business strategies.

You will also contribute to and learn from the wider finance team to turbo charge your own growth and our strategic growth.

Our ideal candidate will have:

At least 1 year of experience in a commercial finance‑related role, with a firm understanding of fundamental accounting and commercial principles (accruals, reconciliations, ledger management, P&L, overriders, etc.), and how to apply these. Additionally important is an understanding of the importance of data security and accuracy in digital environments.

In addition, you will make a great success if you have:

• Strong analytical skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability learn quickly and adapt to new financial tools and platforms.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills, both verbally and in writing, and across cross‑functional teams.
• Comfortability using financial software, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and other digital tools.
• Capable to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Enthusiasm to learn and improve, and ability to take the initiative and ownership, whilst demonstrating integrity, reliability, and a strong commitment to quality standards.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth, and open to feedback.

Whilst a degree in Finance/Accounting, or a related field, and previous exposure to pricing, margin analysis, and commercial finance, especially in a fast‑paced FMCG environment, is preferred, we will consider all candidates with relevant transferable skills or equivalent experience.

Why Join Us?

In addition to a competitive salary, with annual reviews and KPI‑related bonus potential, we offer:

• Ongoing development and support to help you reach your career goals.
• Free on‑site parking, cycle to work scheme, and a subsidised canteen, as well as a blend of office and home working for a healthy work‑life balance.
• Volunteer days, plus our own charity foundation and initiatives.
• Up to 35% discount on company products, plus access to a wide range of employee benefits via an online portal, including high street discounts, EAP, GP services and financial support tools.
• Multiple awards for recognising great contributions, long service, etc. Plus, events throughout the year to socialise and celebrate!
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Life Assurance from day one, plus auto‑enrolment pension with an enhanced pension option, with generous family leave policies.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it’s like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams; we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us, please feel free to reach out.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, drive results, and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your finance career.