Financial Analyst

FMCG JOBS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury cosmetics is seeking a results-driven Finance Analyst to join their dynamic FP&A team in London. This role offers the opportunity to provide impactful financial insights across a prestigious brand portfolio. The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with strong analytical skills and advanced MS Excel capabilities. You'll play a crucial role in supporting the FP&A team, delivering insightful reports, and enhancing reporting tools. If you're passionate about the luxury sector and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Seasoned Finance Analyst with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications.
• Experience in retail, luxury goods, or FMCG sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A team during month-end and budgeting cycles.
• Deliver weekly sales reports and actionable insights.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Reporting Dashboards

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.

• £50,000 - £55,000 plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
• £50,000 - £55,000 plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.