Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Job Number: 2402562

Locations: United Kingdom - England - Bristol; Manchester (Cheadle); Avonmouth (hybrid working)

Position title: Financial Analyst

Reports to: FP&A Manager

Contract type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid working system

Your Role & Team in a Nutshell

As a Financial Analyst, you will support and execute the deployment of standardized planning and reporting processes. Your primary focus will be supporting the Home & Commercial segment to ensure a good understanding of regional trends, forecasting P&L, and handling marketing investment tracking processes. You’ll be part of an international FP&A team of 7 members.

We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.

Your Key Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the primary liaison for finance teams in the US, ensuring clear communication and understanding of financial deliverables for the assigned segment.
2. Conduct thorough reviews of monthly financials to grasp variances, profit and loss dynamics, and provide insights to cluster teams for accurate reporting.
3. Assist the regional marketing team with inquiries related to category evolution, performance metrics of key initiatives, and modelling for both segments.
4. Oversee the marketing investment process by maintaining the Advertising & Promotion (A&P) tracker, coordinating inputs, managing non-cluster expenses, and updating forecasts to align with the plans.
5. Support balance sheet management by assisting the FP&A manager with tool deployment, updating forecasts, and participating in cash flow improvement initiatives.
6. Provide system support during the transition to Core SAP by maintaining proficiency in current ERPs (Core SAP, Oracle, and Mapa SAP), directing queries appropriately, and training on Core SAP functionalities.
7. Support sales forecast modelling, distribution, geographical expansion tracking, and provide comprehensive monthly reports on project performance against targets.

What You’ll Need

Minimum:

1. Proven experience in a finance role, with exposure to large-scale business month-end and planning processes.
2. Experience with building and analyzing financial dashboards.
3. Good command of MS Office with advanced Excel skills.
4. Fluent in English (written & spoken).

Your advantages:

1. Attention to detail and quality of outputs.
2. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
3. Good communication skills, including questioning for better understanding of requests or queries.
4. Knowledge of PowerBI or similar tools is a plus.

What You Gain

Join Newell Brands, a company with a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with iconic brands like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle. Benefits include:

• Flexible hybrid working (average 3 days in the office, 2 days remote)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning (17,000+ courses)
• Commitment to sustainable and socially responsible business practices
• Product discounts on brands like Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program with bonuses
• Service Anniversary Recognition Program
• Give@Newell charity activities leave
• Access to Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership