Finance Analyst - FMCG - Michael Page Finance : Job Details

Acts as a business partner across multiple functions. Works closely in partnership with site operational teams. Develop relationships with the operational teams, so that finance advice is sought as a matter of course. Become a trusted member of those teams.

Client Details

A well established organisation who are very successful in their industry sector

Description

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic supply chain decisions.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting for the supply chain department.
• Develop and maintain financial models for cost analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external financial policies and regulations.
• Support the implementation of supply chain initiatives.
• Participate in ad-hoc finance projects as required.
• Uses data to spot trends, knows what to measure, recognises that the co-ordination and planning of data is important to meet timely reporting of information.
• Through analytic skills is able to define efficient processes. Analyses financial performance by taking large data sets to assess value/impact (multiple customer and product), Be able to spot opportunities and communicate these to stakeholders who can influence and create value from information.
• Provide insight on trends and issues, within the weekly flash reporting, weekly site reporting and monthly reporting.
• Provide relevant financial insight on waste, material usage, yield, bill of material and labour utilisation.

Profile

• Part qualified/studying towards accountancy qualification - ACCA/ CIMA.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to get into the details, while also seeing and understanding the bigger picture.
• A real attention to detail and a commitment to deliver a high level of accuracy.
• Site based experience is preferable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work to tight deadlines.
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong understanding of FMCG industry practices and trends
• Knowledge of SAP

Job Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a high-growth FMCG company.
• 3 to 4 days in the office

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful FMCG company and help shape its financial strategy.