Finance Analyst ( Maternity Cover)
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Berkshire, Maidenhead
- Salary
- £40000 - £45000 per annum
- Closing date
- Jun 5, 2019
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- Job Role
- Finance Data Analyst
- Sector
- FMCG & CPG
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Finance Analyst for global FMCG business based near Maidenhead
9 month contract
Client Details
global FMCG business based near Maidenhead
Description
Provide critical support in all aspects of Brand Profitability reporting to both Business units and Management team. Support to Finance team in the forecasting and planning processes during monthly actualisation and quarterly forecast cycles.
Provide effective analytical support for Business Unit meetings highlighting business performance versus our financial targets, impact of business decisions as they relate to pricing, mix and margin analysis.
Control the Advertising and Promotion expenses, performing periodic reviews versus budget, and supporting management on strategy decisions.
Monitoring the Forecast process by brand in the assigned markets, assuring its accuracy and completeness in time.
Monitor the Pricing process, assuring all objectives are achieved in the assigned timeline.
Develop/refine Marketing support process improvement requirements; suggesting potential solutions and participation in an agreed course of action and implementation plan.
Interact with business units / various departments [Sales; Marketing; Planning; IT] to ensure effective communication and that required information flow is maintained / enhanced; accountable for maintaining systems administration and alignment
Profile
Professional Accountancy qualification (CIMA advantageous)
Fundamental experience within a commercial finance function of FMCG/ Consumer Goods Business
Experience of dealing with both finance and non-finance colleagues at all levels in FMCG/ Consumer Goods
Experienced Finance Analyst with advanced Excel skills
Ideally experienced in profitability reporting
Job Offer
9 month contract
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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