Commercial Finance Analyst

Commercial Finance Analyst
up to £45k + benefits
Hybrid Working
SW London

We are looking for someone to work very closely with the Commercial FP&A Manager to provide support on all channels, responsible for providing varied support to the FP&A Finance team in reporting, budgeting and month end management accounts processes as well as day to day ad hoc analysis.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting

• Ownership of Monday trade reports, ensure all reports are accurate and distributed in a timely manner,
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly trade reporting and ensure reports are distributed on time and accurately reported,
• Assist the FP&A Manager to co-ordinate and update the monthly Board pack,
• Support the FP&A Finance Manager on ad hoc trade analysis including performance of Trading events like Sale.
• Update the weekly view of sales, stock and margin. Work with Merchandising to ensure ongoing view is up to date.

Month End

• Run and complete initial review of P&L reports for Retail stores ensuring postings are complete and variances are analysed for review with FP&A Finance Manager,
• Assist FP&A Finance Manager in updating the monthly management accounts pack,
• Monthly reconciliation of accruals and prepayment balance sheet accounts.
• Work closely with FP&A Manager to provide analysis and support to the Retail stores including setting incentive targets and measuring performance, monitoring store profitability.

Budget & Forecasting

• Support the FP&A Finance Manager with the bi-annual budgeting process, updating and preparing budget models.
• Work closely with the FP&A Finance Manager on updating cost budgets and reforecasts, working alongside key budget holders and stakeholders.

Ad Hoc/Business Partnering

• Process improvements including simplifying spreadsheets and reviewing current processes to be more efficient.
• Provide support to Commercial team in producing insight and analysis to support Business Stakeholders.
• Become team key point of contact and trainer on the Reporting Tool TargIT.
• Providing business support on projects/business initiatives where necessary.

What you'll need:

• Experience in an analytical capacity in a retail/e-commerce environment (essential)
• Studying towards an Accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA equivalent)
• Advanced excel skills (sumifs, V & H lookups, IF functions, etc)
• Strong communication, stakeholder management skills and influencing skills
• Self-motivated and deadline driven
• Resilience to work under pressure and adapt to new situations, systems and processes in a fast-paced retail environment
• Attention to detail, but able to see the bigger picture
• Experience using Reporting tools (desirable)