Senior Finance Analyst : Commercial Finance (Franchise and Licensing)
UK and Europe 12 Month FTC
West London Hybrid High:Growth Consumer Brand
60,000 : 70,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Many other perks
We are partnering with a leading global consumer brand operating through a highly successful franchise and licensing model across the UK and parts of Europe. This is a fast:paced, commercially driven environment where local entrepreneurial ownership meets global scale and where finance plays a critical role in shaping performance.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a commercially astute Senior Finance Analyst to act as the finance lead for the UK licensing business, partnering closely with senior Licensee and Franchise leaders to drive insight, performance, and decision:making across a complex multi:partner environment.
You will sit within a high:performing Commercial Finance team and take ownership of financial insight across a diverse portfolio of licensed partners, from large:scale multi:site operators (50+ locations) to independently run family:owned businesses, each with different operating models and commercial dynamics.
This is a highly visible role where you will translate financial performance into clear, actionable business insight that supports joint planning, trading decisions, and long:term growth.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary finance partner for the UK licensing business, building trusted relationships with senior franchise / licence stakeholders Lead end:to:end P and L analysis, performance reviews, and commercial insight generation across multiple licensed partners Own financial input into joint business planning, forecasting, and budgeting cycles Deliver clear, compelling financial storytelling tailored for senior non:finance audiences Provide actionable insight on sales performance, margin, investment, and operational drivers Support decision:making across key commercial areas including marketing, operations, IT, supply chain, and store development Ensure timely, accurate and insightful reporting across the licensing portfolio Identify and drive improvements in reporting tools, processes, and data quality Support and mentor junior analysts within the wider FP and A team
Key Stakeholder Relationships
UK Licensing and Franchise Leaders Commercial Finance and Accounting teams Operations and Store Development teams Supply Chain stakeholders EMEA and International Finance teams
About You
We are looking for a commercially confident finance professional who thrives in fast:moving, multi:stakeholder environments.
You will bring:
Experience in commercial finance / FP and A / business partnering roles Exposure to multi:site retail, FMCG, hospitality or franchise / licensing models (highly desirable) Strong track record of influencing non:finance senior stakeholders Ability to simplify complex financial data into clear, actionable insight Experience across budgeting, forecasting, P and L ownership and performance analysis Strong Excel and financial modelling capability (PowerPoint essential for storytelling) Exposure to tools such as Power BI, SAP, Tableau, Anaplan or similar is advantageous A proactive, resilient mindset with strong attention to detail and curiosity for the business
You will ideally be part:qualified or recently qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA), although strong QBE candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.
Why This Role?
This is more than a traditional finance role. It is a true commercial partnering position within a decentralised, franchise:led operating model where finance directly influences performance across a portfolio of entrepreneurial partners.
You will gain exposure to senior leadership, international markets, and a broad commercial agenda spanning marketing, operations, and investment strategy all within a high:profile global consumer business.
A rare opportunity to step into a visible, high:impact role where no two days are the same.
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