Commercial Finance Analyst

Job Title:

Commercial Finance Analyst

Location:

Reading
Contract Type:
Permanent

Employer:

FMCG Brand, part of Global FMCG Group

Salary: £40,000 to £48,000 base salary

10% bonus + Private Healthcare + 25 days holiday + pension 5% matched + life assurance + flexible hours

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office & 2 days from home

Overview

Join a dynamic, fast-growing consumer goods company with a strong presence in the UK market. The business is part of a global group, combining innovation with heritage to deliver exceptional products. With a turnover in the hundreds of millions and ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

The Role
As a Commercial Analyst, you'll play a key role in shaping financial insights that drive commercial decisions. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, you'll work closely with Commercial, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to deliver accurate reporting, pricing analysis, and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-end reporting and flash updates
Pricing and cost management across multiple product lines
Budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis
Building and maintaining financial models for pricing and cost tracking
Developing new reports and improving existing processes
Supporting commercial and marketing teams with ad-hoc analysis
Acting as a key link with Supply Chain to measure forecast accuracy

Skills & Experience Required

Part-qualified or newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Experience in FMCG or consumer products environment
Advanced Excel skills; SQL knowledge is a plus
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally
Commercial mindset with excellent communication skills

Please get in touch for a full job spec and further details on this superb, Commercial Finance Analyst vacancy.

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