Excellent opportunity for an analytically minded qualified accountant to embark on a key role in a leading FMCG business as Senior Financial Analyst.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a strategic partner with leadership across a Business Unit / Category, enabling accurate monthly forecasting and analysis to inform decision-making.
* Support the design and build of new forecasting processes and tools, develop innovative dashboards to support management review of KPIs leveraging Power BI, Anaplan or similar technologies.
* Analyse industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
* Prepare comprehensive reports and analysis for forecasting and monthly close review.
* Develop and provide strategic insights for Annual Operating Plan.
* Contribute to a high-performing team culture in a fast-paced environment to execute strategic goals and enhance quality decision making.
Qualifications & Requirements
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant.
* Experience in budgeting, forecasting, procurement finance/costing, and building financial models.
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Power BI and Anaplan.
* Ability to build detailed financial models in Excel and other modelling tools.
* Demonstrated competency in use of financial, planning and reporting software platforms.
* Strong communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
Skills
* Financial Analyst
* PowerBI
* FP&A
* Data Analyst