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We are seeking a dedicated Finance Business Analyst to join our Accounting & Finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting and analysis to support our business goals.
Client Details
Our client is an established player in the FMCG industry, with a significant workforce and a strong presence in Blackburn. They are known for their wide range of consumer goods and have a solid reputation for quality and innovation.
Description
If you are an ambitious CIMA or ACCA studier with a strong academic background in finance and looking for a role and business where you can create a long term career...then this might be for you.
The Commercial Finance Analyst role is a newly created role and you will be a key hire for the business and is an opportunity for you to grow and develop you career
Here is a snapshot of your responsibilities :
- Strategic Reporting: Provide insightful weekly reports on sales and wage performance, offering valuable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Performance Analysis: Conduct monthly investigations into Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), facilitating a deeper understanding of business performance trends.
- Budget Management: Lead monthly reviews of costs against budget, meticulously analysing variances to drive efficiency and cost optimisation.
- Financial Evaluation: Undertake investment appraisal and post-investment performance analysis, ensuring informed decision-making on future investments.
- Data Mastery: Utilise our BI system (QlikView) and budgeting system (Cognos) to maintain data accuracy and integrity, enabling informed business decisions.
- Collaborative Forecasting: Work closely with property General Managers to develop budgets and forecasts, aligning financial goals with operational strategies.
- Performance Review: Actively participate in meetings to review business performance, offering comprehensive analysis and actionable recommendations.
- Continuous Improvement: Conduct detailed analysis of business performance to identify areas for improvement, driving efficiency and profitability.
- Ad-hoc Projects: Undertake various ad-hoc projects and analysis as required, showcasing your adaptability and problem-solving skills.
Profile
- Active studier: Ideally you will be a part-qual accountant (ACCA or CIMA) and currently working towards your qualification
- Effective Communicator: You will love engaging with the wider business as well as your team to help translate your data into meaningful actions for the wider business.
- Tech-Savvy: Possess a high level of IT competency, leveraging technology to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial analysis.
- Self-Motivated: Demonstrate initiative and a proactive mindset, thriving in an environment where tight deadlines are the norm.
Job Offer
- A competitive salary up to 50k per annum
- Attractive holiday leave
- A positive and supportive company culture
- Opportunity to work in the vibrant location of Blackburn
- Unique opportunities for growth and development within the FMCG industry
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. This is your opportunity to contribute to a leading company in the FMCG industry while growing your career as a Finance Business Analyst.
