Commercial Finance Analyst UK/EU

KAYALI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fragrance brand based in Greater London is looking for a proactive Commercial Finance Analyst to enhance decision-making through data analysis and reporting. The role involves consolidating sales, marketing, and financial data, delivering actionable insights, and optimizing inventory management. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in retail, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience in retail or consumer goods.
• Strong analytical skills for large datasets.
• Excellent communication translating data insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze retail sales performance.
• Build dashboards and reports for KPIs.
• Support management reviews with analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel modelling

Power BI

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Who We Are

Fuelled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to 'my imagination' in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona's rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world's most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty-free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi-faceted jewelled bottles.

Our Mission

To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary

We are seeking a proactive Commercial Finance Analyst to join our growing fragrance brand. This newly created role strengthens commercial insight and decision-making within KAYALI.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will consolidate and analyse data across Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, Customer Service, and Finance, delivering clear, actionable insights to support performance and growth. The role is data-focused, providing cross-functional reporting and analytical support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Commercial & Operational Analysis

• Prepare and Analyse retail sales performance by retailer, franchise, and region versus budget and prior year.
• Compare forecasted product demand with actual customer purchases to provide actionable insights for inventory and sales optimisation.
• Produce comprehensive reports and dashboards by combining data from Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, Customer Service, and Finance.
• Collaborate with operational teams to identify supply-demand imbalances and recommend actions to optimise sales and stock outcomes.
• Deliver monthly and ad hoc analysis to support management reviews and strategic decision-making.
• Provide agile analytical support for one-off business requests and initiatives.

Analytics & Reporting

• Gather, interpret, and analyse data from multiple sources, including Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, and Excel.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs across sales, stock, and operational performance.
• Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations for commercial and operational teams.
• Streamline and automate reporting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain up-to-date pricing data and price lists, completing ERP pricing adjustments as needed.

Data Management & Systems

• Pull, reconcile, validate, and maintain key commercial data to support planning and reporting accuracy.
• Build and enhance Power BI dashboards to improve visibility and decision support.
• Support leadership in creating one version of the truth across commercial datasets.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years' experience in retail, fragrance, beauty, or consumer goods.
• Strong data and analytical skills, comfortable managing and interpreting large datasets.
• Advanced Excel skills (modelling, automation, scenario analysis).
• Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP system.
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate data into clear, commercial insight.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and responding quickly to business needs.

Personal Attributes:

• Curious, data-driven, and commercially minded.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Confident working cross-functionally and liaising with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, yet able to work independently.
• Organised and process-driven, with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.