Senior Financial Analyst, Europe

TN United Kingdom; Richmond; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to drive financial forecasting and analysis for its Europe business unit. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop insightful brand and customer plans aimed at enhancing sales growth and maximizing operating profit. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel skills, financial modeling expertise, and a passion for project management. Join a company that values growth and impact, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Manage annual financial forecasting process and reporting.
• Collaborate with teams on financial analytical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and present financial forecasts for the Europe Business.
• Track targets by brand and channel, and gather insights on cost drivers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Modeling

Project Management

Team Building

Influencing

Curiosity

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Finance

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

As the Senior FP&A Analyst for the Europe business unit, you will manage the creation, reporting, and reconciliation of the annual financial forecasting process. Working closely with business team members in sales, marketing, and supply chain functions, you will coordinate the development of robust, insightful brand and customer plans focused on key metrics of sales growth, gross margin expansion, and maximizing operating profit.

This role will work collaboratively with the commercial teams on various financial analytical initiatives including customer and product profitability, inventory portfolio analysis, pricing, innovation, and seasonal marketing programs.

Skills required include advanced Excel and financial modeling, team building, influencing, project management, curiosity, and the ability to work independently.

This position reports to the Senior FP&A Manager, Europe. This position has no direct reports.

In this role, you will:

1. Plan, create, and present the financial forecast for the Europe Business.
2. Work with demand planning team to build monthly volume forecasts with granularity at a brand, SKU, product, channel, and customer level.
3. Convert volume into a sales forecast incorporating FX, pricing, channel mix, and new product launches.
4. Track targets by brand and channel.
5. Gather insights from budget owners on all cost drivers including supply chain, logistics, and administrative plans by functional cost center.
6. Collaborate with the planning team to build all investment budgets (Trade spending, Advertising, and Market Research) into the forecast.
7. Manage and update forecasting systems with new product, customer, and hierarchy data.
8. Create Tax P&L and transfer pricing reports.

Additional responsibilities include creating a robust reporting pack, analyzing product and customer profitability, supporting finance system transformation, and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace culture.