Financial Analyst

Newell Brands; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer goods company is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial processes and provide insights on P&L forecasting. The role involves liaison with US finance teams and management of marketing investments, requiring advanced Excel skills and strong communication abilities. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working system

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

Discounts on products

Employee Referral Program

Global Service Anniversary Program

Paid time-off for charity activities

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in a finance role with exposure to month-end and planning processes.
• Experience with building and analyzing financial dashboards.
• Good command of MS Office with advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent English (written & spoken).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for finance teams in the US.
• Conduct thorough reviews of monthly financials for accurate reporting.
• Assist the regional marketing team with inquiries related to performance metrics.
• Oversee the marketing investment process and update forecasts.
• Support balance sheet management and cash flow improvement initiatives.
• Provide system support during the transition to Core SAP.
• Support sales forecast modelling and provide comprehensive reports.

Skills

Financial dashboard analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

PowerBI

Core SAP

Oracle

Mapa SAP

Job description

Financial Analyst

Job Number :

2402562United Kingdom-England-BristolUnited Kingdom-England-Manchester, United Kingdom-England-Cheadle, United Kingdom-England-AvonmouthLocation 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 support for Home & Commercial segment to ensure good understanding of regional trends, forecasting of P&L and handling the marketing investment tracking processes.

You’ll be part of the international FP&A team of 7 people.

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

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison for finance teams in the US, ensuring clear communication and understanding of financial deliverables for the assigned segment.
• Conduct thorough reviews of monthly financials to grasp variances, profit and loss dynamics, and provide insights to cluster teams for accurate reporting.
• Assist the regional marketing team with inquiries related to category evolution, performance metrics of key initiatives, and modelling for both segments.
• 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 agreed plans.
• Play a pivotal role in balance sheet management by supporting the FP&A manager with tool deployment, updating forecasts, and participating in cash flow improvement initiatives.
• 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 offering necessary training on Core SAP functionalities.
• Support sales forecast modelling, distribution and geographical expansion tracking, and provide comprehensive monthly reports on project performance against targets.

What You’ll Need

Minimum :

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

Your advantage :

• Attention to details and quality of outputs
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload in a fast‑paced environment
• Good communication skills, including questioning to get better understanding of requests or queries
• Knowledge of PowerBI or similar tools would be an asset

What You Gain

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.

Join us and benefit from :

• Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at home
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
• Global Service Anniversary Program – recognition of milestone service anniversaries and birthdays
• Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live / work
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
• Core Values : Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership