Junior Commercial Finance Analyst

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent FMCG company is seeking a Junior Commercial Finance Analyst for an 8-month fixed-term contract in London. This role includes supporting performance reporting, pricing, and rebates within the Commercial Finance team. Ideal candidates are finance graduates with up to 2 years of experience, strong organisational skills, and good Excel abilities. Immediate availability is necessary, and familiarity with SAP and BI tools is advantageous. This is a great opportunity to develop valuable finance experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Finance graduate with relevant experience or up to 2 years of finance experience.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail are essential.
• Candidates should be ambitious, proactive, and collaborative.
• Good Excel skills; familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, TPM or BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support price change processes and file setup.
• Post monthly trade spend accruals and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage the rebate interface between Visual Fabriq and SAP.
• Distribute monthly actuals/forecast reporting.
• Lead the review process for a key customer.

Skills

Strong organisation

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Proactive attitude

Collaboration skills

Education

Finance degree or up to 2 years' finance experience

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

TPM

BI experience

Job description

Junior Commercial Finance Analyst - London (8‑month FTC)

A leading FMCG business are seeking a Junior Commercial Finance Analyst for an 8‑month fixed‑term contract. This role sits in the Commercial Finance team, supporting performance reporting, pricing, rebates, and key month‑end activities. A great opportunity to build commercial finance experience in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Pricing

• Support price change processes and file setup
• Review Gross Profit and escalate issues
• Analyse pricing claims and support reduction opportunities
• Improve pricing accuracy reporting

Trade Spend & Rebates

• Post monthly trade spend accruals and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure rebate terms and invoices are correctly reflected in SAP
• Review accruals vs. actuals to avoid variances

Rebate Management

• Manage the rebate interface between Visual Fabriq and SAP
• Support month‑end reconciliations
• Resolve daily rebate errors and challenge incorrect allocations
• Lead Rebate Risk reviews and produce Sell Through trackers

Reporting & Month‑End

• Distribute monthly actuals/forecast reporting
• Identify automation opportunities
• Own the month‑end calendar and key report distribution
• Support Working Day 2 submissions and prepare commentary

Account Management

• Lead the review process for a key customer
• Partner with Sales on accurate actuals/forecasts
• Support margin improvement initiatives

About You

• Finance graduate with a placement year, or up to 2 years' finance experience
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Ambitious, proactive, and collaborative
• Good Excel skills; SAP S/4HANA, TPM or BI experience a plus

To be considered for the role, candidates must be available to start the role immediately.

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