Commercial Finance Analyst

Robert Half is pleased to partner with a global FMCG business looking to hire their next Commercial Finance Analyst. The role will report into the Finance Manager and will be responsible for supporting the wider business with financial and data analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience with project analysis and creating business cases to inform commercial decisions.
Role Responsibilities:
Business Reporting
Analyse & drive Brand revenue and profitability
Attend regular meetings i) weekly trading ii) monthly exec iii) sales & customer support reviews as and when required
Help drive aligned costing process for the UK, drive CPI calculations for commodity increases
Support IBP process including leading Integrated Reconciliation stage
Preparation, analysis and commentary relating to key sales performance indicators
Develop and improve business models in conjunction with the finance team i.e. EBITDA by Brand / factory
Merge divisional finance structure into functional, simplifying reporting and improving efficiency
Promotional evaluation - effectiveness and efficiency
Business Partner with the Marketing team, understanding and improving reporting for Marketing & Advertising ROI
Budget and Forecasting
Preparation of budgets and forecasts, detailed challenge and review with senior stakeholders and Sales Director
Drive 'bottom up' Budgeting and forecasting processes - annually and quarterly - presenting to exec and group
Design and drive assumptions for 3Y Planning
Strategic input into the direction of the UK business
Maintain 'short term' forecasts
Decision support - scenario analysis and what ifs
Risks and Opportunities tracking
Systems
Support the successful development and embedding of the new sales forecasting system, ensuring the tool can be utilised by commercial finance for effective reporting and business planning
Support the automation of regular reports through the development of a B.I environment, working with the Data & insights Controller
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