Commercial Finance Analyst - Retail

Posted 30 May 2025
Salary £45000 - £50000 per annum
LocationSouth West London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Consumer
ReferenceSVWPERM0625_1748593299

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst
up to £50,000
South West London
Hybrid working - 3 days in

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Finance analyst to join a growing, Global Retail brand. Due to the nature of the role they require someone from a consumer background that has multi-site experience. You should have the experience and knowledge to be able to talk about the key KPIS and metrics from a retail store.

The role will include:

  • Weekly trade analysis for all business channels around Sales, Margin and Stock
  • Creation, improvement and maintenance of financial and trade reports
  • Variance analysis and investigation, ensure reporting and data is consistent across the teams
  • Partner with Merchandising to produce all stock reconciliations
  • Retail Partner; Act as the primary contact for all retail analysis and requests
  • Store by Store P&Ls, including channel analysis by:
  • Set KPI targets and track including: Footfall, Conversion, ASP, ATV
  • Support Merchandising with Retail stock analysis focused on availability and sales opportunities
  • Trials - support retail to determine the basis of trials, selected and control sets Measurement and communication of results
  • Preparation and analysis of monthly overhead reports for all head office departments, preparing monthly accruals schedule for finance team to post at month end
  • Hold monthly budget review meetings with each department and set action plans

Candidate Specification:

  • At least 5 years previous experience as a Commercial Finance analyst from a Consumer (Retail or Hospitality) background
  • Understanding/ ownership of a P&L
  • Strong excel
  • Excellent and confident communication with the ability to influence key decision makers
  • Able to commute to Southwest London 3 days a week - onsite parking