12 month FTC
Why is this role IMPORTANT to us?
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.
What will you be DOING?
* 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
* Deliver improvement initiatives across sales reporting and forecasting processes
What SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE do you need to have?
* 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
What will HIGGIDY do for you?
* 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
* A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work
* Access to exciting company events, including our annual Higgidy Picnic!