We’re operating in an increasingly complex customer/consumer environment – Understanding our sales performance and challenging forecasting & commercial decision making will be key to our growth in the coming years.
Key financial partner to the Sales (Commercial) function
Analysing sales performance versus budget, forecast, prior year
Customer promotion performance analysis
Support and challenge Joint Business Plans for key customer accounts alongside sales account managers
Present financial performance to Senior Managers/Directors and provide insights driving remedial action and informed decision making
Lead the monthly & quarterly financial forecast for areas of responsibility and be the sales subject matter expert for the budget/financial forecast processes to provide accurate projections for volumes, sales and promotions
Business partnering – provide high quality decision support to commercial teams through financial reporting and analysis
Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)
Proven experience in commercial finance, FMCG experience desirable
Excellent excel skills and experience with financial modelling is essential. Experience with Power BI is desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders
An eye for detail and keenness to scrutinise assumptions & data
Strong business acumen, understanding the commercial side of the business with the ability to link financial decisions to broader business objectives
Delicious complementary Higgidy food
Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy/sell extra holiday days
A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
An array of discounts and benefits through the Perkbox platform
Access to exciting company events, including our annual Higgidy Picnic!