Senior Finance Analyst - Michael Page Finance : Job Details

We're partnering with one of the UK's most dynamic FMCG businesses to recruit a commercially astute Senior Finance Analyst to join their high-performing finance team. This role offers exceptional exposure to senior stakeholders and will be instrumental in driving strategic decision-making through advanced financial analysis and modelling.

Client Details

Our client based in Watford is a market-leading FMCG manufacturer with a £500m+ turnover, renowned for their portfolio of household-name brands and innovative product development. With a culture that champions analytical thinking and continuous improvement, they've consistently delivered double-digit growth and are positioned for further expansion.

Description

The Senior Finance Analyst:

• Lead monthly performance analysis and commentary for the commercial business unit
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives
• Partner with commercial teams to analyse pricing strategies and promotional effectiveness
• Drive the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Identify and analyse market trends to support growth opportunities
• Produce board-level presentations and strategic business cases

Profile

The Senior Finance Analyst:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven post-qualification experience
• Strong commercial acumen with FMCG/consumer goods sector experience
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities
• Experience with large ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven track record of delivering insight-driven recommendations
• Self-starter mentality with excellent analytical capabilities
• Commutable to Watford

Job Offer

• Salary up to £60k
• Hybrid
• Bonus
• Pension