Financial Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their dynamic FP&A team. This role focuses on supporting the Home & Commercial segments by analyzing financial data, managing marketing investments, and ensuring effective communication with finance teams in the US. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills through online training and contribute to a company committed to sustainable practices. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and a range of benefits that promote personal and professional growth. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Access to 17,000+ courses via LinkedIn Learning

Employee Referral Program with bonuses

Paid charity time-off

Service Anniversary recognition

Discounts on products

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Experience in finance with month-end and planning processes.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze financial data.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with US finance teams for financial deliverables.
• Conduct reviews of monthly financials and provide insights.
• Support balance sheet management and cash flow initiatives.

Skills

Finance Role Experience

Financial Dashboard Analysis

Advanced Excel Skills

Fluent English

Communication Skills

Tools

Core SAP

Oracle

PowerBI

Job description

Financial Analyst

Job Number: 2402562

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

Location Type: Hybrid

Position Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Bristol or Manchester area (Cheadle), UK

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 segments to ensure a good understanding of regional trends, forecasting P&L, and managing marketing investment tracking processes. You will be part of an international FP&A team of 7 members.

We will help you achieve your goals and develop your skills through 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 understand variances, P&L dynamics, and provide insights to cluster teams for accurate reporting.
3. Assist regional marketing with inquiries related to category evolution, performance metrics of key initiatives, and modelling for both segments.
4. Oversee marketing investment processes by maintaining the A&P tracker, coordinating inputs, managing non-cluster expenses, and updating forecasts to align with 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, maintaining proficiency in ERPs (Core SAP, Oracle, Mapa SAP), directing queries, and training on Core SAP functionalities.
7. Support sales forecast modelling, tracking of distribution and geographical expansion, and prepare monthly reports on project performance against targets.

What You’ll Need

Minimum Requirements:

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. Advanced Excel skills and good command of MS Office.
4. Fluent English (written & spoken).

Your Advantages:

• Attention to detail and quality of outputs.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, including questioning to clarify requests.
• 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 brands like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle. Benefits include:

• Flexible hybrid working (about 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
• Access to 17,000+ courses via LinkedIn Learning
• Commitment to sustainable and socially responsible business practices
• Discounts on products from brands like Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program with bonuses
• Service Anniversary recognition
• Paid charity time-off through Give@Newell
• Access to Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership