Financial Analyst

Revlon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their Finance team on a fixed-term contract for maternity cover until October 2026. The role involves partnering with Sales and Marketing teams to review financial performance, conducting margin analysis, and preparing sales reports. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a proactive approach. This position offers the chance to impact business performance and develop your finance career in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven analytical ability and experience with budgets & forecasts.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales & Marketing teams to review performance.
• Conduct Margin Analysis and P&L reviews.
• Prepare Daily Sales Reports and assist with monthly forecasts.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Progress towards an accounting qualification

Tools

JDE knowledge

Job description

Are you passionate about numbers, analysis, and driving business profitability? We’re looking for a Finance Analyst to join our dynamic Finance team on a fixed-term contract (maternity cover until October 2026). This role is pivotal in supporting Sales, Marketing, and overall financial performance.

What you’ll do

As a Finance Analyst, you will:

• Partner with Sales & Marketing teams to review performance weekly, monthly, and ad hoc, focusing on Net Sales, Brand & Customer profitability, and Gross Contribution.
• Conduct Margin Analysis and P&L reviews by Customer and Brand.
• Prepare Daily Sales Reports, lead weekly review meetings, and assist with monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Perform Variance Analysis, Promotional Analysis, and support month-end close including journals, accruals, and revenue recognition.
• Handle ad hoc analysis, project work, and assist with audits and SOX compliance.
• Manage Beauty Advisor commissions, retail profitability analysis, and pricing updates.
• Support teams with PO queries, supplier setup, and Accounts Payable issues.

What we’re looking for

• Technical Skills:
• Advanced Excel and strong IT skills.
• Proven analytical ability and experience with budgets & forecasts.
• (Desirable) Retail industry experience, data manipulation, JDE knowledge, and working towards an accounting qualification.

• Personal Attributes:
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving mindset, deadline-driven, and proactive.

Key Stakeholders

You’ll collaborate with:

• Finance, Sales, Field & Management teams.
• UK Prestige GM.
• Geneva Regional Office (EMEA Head Office).
• and Shared Service Centres (various locations).

💡 Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on business performance, work closely with senior stakeholders, and develop your finance career in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

👉 Apply now and be part of our success story!