Financial Analyst

FMCG JOBS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury cosmetics company in London seeks a Finance Analyst to support the FP&A team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and advanced MS Excel proficiency. Responsibilities include delivering sales reports and enhancing reporting tools. The role is perfect for someone experienced in the retail or FMCG sectors and eager to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Experienced Finance Analyst with ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications (part-qualified accepted).
• Experience in retail, luxury goods, or FMCG sectors preferred.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A team during month-end and budgeting cycles.
• Assist with tailored reporting needs and deliver sales reports.
• Enhance reporting dashboards and tools for decision-making.
• Handle ad-hoc requests and propose process improvements.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Financial Modelling

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA Qualification

Job description

GVA Search is proud to partner with a rapidly expanding international leader in luxury cosmetics, based in the heart of London. We're on the lookout for a commercially savvy and results-driven Finance Analyst to join their dynamic FP&A team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a pro-active and analytically minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. In this role, you'll have the autonomy to drive impactful financial insights across a portfolio of prestigious brands, reporting directly to the FP&A Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide crucial support to the FP&A team during peak periods such as month-end and budgeting cycles.
• Assist the commercial team with tailored reporting needs, including business plans and wholesale reports.
• Deliver weekly sales reports, analyse variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Maintain and enhance reporting dashboards and tools to equip stakeholders with real-time, data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Handle ad-hoc commercial requests with precision and speed, adding value to the team's efforts.
• Offer clear, accurate explanations and propose improvements to enhance management processes.

About You

You're a seasoned Finance Analyst, ideally ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (part-qualified candidates will also be considered). Experience in the retail, luxury goods, or FMCG sectors is highly desirable.

You will need to be comfortable at challenging the status quo, multitasking with precision, and maintaining a focus on accuracy. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, enabling you to build strong partnerships across various business functions. Advanced MS Excel skills and robust financial modelling experience are essential, as you'll be expected to identify inconsistencies and drive efficiency improvements.

If you're passionate about the luxury sector and eager to make a tangible impact on the success of a prestigious global brand, we'd love to hear from you. Apply for immediate consideration.