Finance Analyst

Posted 13 September 2019
Salary £45000 - £50000 per annum
ReferenceBBBH92027_1568450944
Contact NameSaskia Wadsworth-Smith

Job description

A well known retail business are looking for a Finance Analyst looking to step into a Finance Manager role. Tasks include production of monthly management accounts pack & commentary, cost control, commercial analysis.

Responsibilities:

  • To provide insight and analysis for freight, carriers and international areas of the supply chain function
  • To provide support and analysis across the supply chain projects
  • Ownership of an area of the monthly management accounts including comprehensive understanding and analysis of cost drivers and variance analysis
  • Develop and mature stakeholder relationships across the Logistics and Finance functions
  • Ownership of the monthly Cost Review Pack including responsibility for evolving its content including both capital and revenue spend
  • Preparation of forecasts and budgets for review by all interested stakeholders
  • Provide support to the Finance Manager and deputise in their absence
  • Develop relationships with the brand teams to share knowledge around cost drivers and including validation of forecasts
  • Establish new processes and develop a comprehensive understanding of the supply chain area

Requirements:

  • Currently working in a Finance Analyst role
  • Qualified or passed finalist (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CA)
  • Experience of a retail logistics environment, including experience with third party Logistics provider
  • Previous experience presenting and managing requests from non-financial Stakeholders