Location: Berkshire Type: Permanent Salary: £58,000 - £65,000 Per Annum Orka Financial is working with a global consumer goods business based in Slough (hybrid) to recruit an experienced, commercially minded accountant to into this Senior Finance Analyst Position. This team has a wealth of experience offering an excellent place for an ambitious, commercially minded finance professional to develop & progress. This role will offer direct line management to a small team of analysts whilst also giving exposure to senior stakeholders throughout the business and requires a candidate with excellent leadership, communication and business partnering skills. Previous direct line management is a must. Responsibilities: • Deliver meaningful value adding analysis and recommendations which highlight key trends and issues in operational performance to support strategic goals and budget setting processes. • Provide high quality financial guidance to internal and external stakeholders based on commercial insight, market context and business strategy to support decision making and identify commercial opportunities. • Working closely with the Head of Department, you will play a key role in transforming finance across the business. • A senior leader within the Finance team dedicated to supporting, challenging and improving commercial focus. • Managing, leading, coaching and developing a small team. • A true Business Partner to Sales, Operations and Marketing teams to improve business performance and profitability. Profile: • Qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA • 5 years experience in Business Partnering / Commercial Finance • Experience in line management • Experience in an FP&A environment dealing with variance analysis reporting • Experience working to strict deadlines • Advanced Excel skills • Power BI Desktop report building skills (preferable) • Strong attention to detail • Strong problem solving skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • ‘Can do’ attitude and Strong team ethic • Methodical thinker working well under pressure • Excellent organisation skills Salary: £58,000 - £65,000 benefits