We currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join one of our client's European Head Office. The Senior Financial Analyst position is a highly commercial focused role and unique to Financial Control supporting the Buying and Merchandising function. The main role of the Buying Analysis team is to partner with the heads of Buying to assist with setting liquidity targets to ensure merchandise inventory plans are met. They report and review liquidity/open to buy on a weekly basis with Buying, along with providing visibility to the business on orders placed by buyers and the mark-on generated. The role involves business partnering at a senior level across Buying and Merchandising Function by providing a number of periodic and ad hoc performance reports that aid decision making and help meet overall business goals. The role will also require cross-functional interaction with other sub teams of Financial Control, Commercial Planning and Logistics. Skills, Knowledge & Experience that you will need to have: Qualified accountant Ability to business partner and explain financials to non-financial personnel Ability to develop relationships at all levels of the business Ability to influence senior management Be able to evaluate and make recommendations rather than simply providing reports Ability to maintain and develop financial models - advanced Excel skills are a necessity Flexibility in approach and a willingness to go beyond the defined role The ability to multitask, prioritise and work in a fast paced environment The company will offer: Medical cover, pension plan, 25 days holiday, employee discounts, flexible working. If this role sounds like you, please apply now. Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy