£50K/yr to £55K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Finance Analyst

Posted by Michael Page Finance.

The Finance Analyst will play a crucial role in the accounting and finance department of a reputable retail company, based in Windsor. The role requires a keen eye for detail, strong financial acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Client Details

This is a well-established retail company that has a significant presence in the market. With over 500 employees, the company has a strong commitment to excellence and innovation. The company is known for its focus on employee development and customer satisfaction.

Description

  • Conduct financial analysis and forecasting
  • Process and review revenue forecasting input on a monthly basis
  • Manage multiple customer rebate credit notes requests, focusing particularly on budget management
  • Streamline existing processes with focus on rebate development and optimising the company's varying systems
  • Produce monthly full P/L actual and forecast reports, with management commentary, for business units
  • Complete full month end process for the supply chain organsistion, including posting of accruals, prepayments, updating financial forecast etc.
  • Be a business partner to the UK suppy chain organisation by supporting local management with relevant financial information to make key business decisions
  • Produce monthly supply chain cost reporting on various KPI's including commentary on results
  • Work with local and HQ finance and commercial operations teams to optimise systems and processes
  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets
  • Providing financial reports and interpreting financial information
  • Analysing market trends and competitors
  • Collaborating with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations

Profile

A successful Finance Analyst should have:

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  • Proven experience as a Finance Analyst, or similar, ideally within the retail industry
  • Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases and financial software applications
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles

Job Offer

  • Salary range: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
  • Competitive benefits package
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth

We encourage all suitable candidates to apply and look forward to welcoming a new Finance Analyst to this fantastic business.