Are you a finance professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment?
My client is a leading multi-channel retailer seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their team at their head office in the heart of the Thames Valley and very close to High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire.
As a key member of the Commercial Finance team, you will work closely with the Finance Manager, contributing to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) cycle. This role offers the opportunity to support crucial business processes such as the annual budget, regular re-forecasting, and long-term strategic planning. You'll maintain and enhance financial models, develop innovative analytical methods, and assist in strengthening partnerships across departments to help drive business success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver detailed weekly trade reports, capturing essential sales, margin, and inventory metrics. Provide insights into performance trends and highlight key areas of concern.
- Support the Finance Manager in preparing and updating the company's budget, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans.
- Collaborate on month-end closing activities, analysing variances between actual results and budgeted/forecasted figures. Deliver commentary to explain deviations and recommend improvements.
- Assist in identifying and evaluating commercial opportunities, helping to shape the company's strategic direction.
Key Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline, or recent experience in a financial role.
- Strong ability to transform complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.
- A solid understanding of retail business operations and the ability to link financial data to business strategies.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- A full, valid UK driver's license is preferred.
Salary - £40K - £45K
Office based with some flexible working from home and easily commutable from High Wycombe, Amersham, Beaconsfield and accessible from the M40.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing business, develop your finance career, and be part of an innovative retail team.
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