1. Based in the West End of London (Paddington)
2. Global luxury retail business
About Our Client
The client are a global luxury retail brand that are based in the West End of London. They manufacture and distribute a very specific retail product globally and work with some of the largest fashion brands in the world! They are looking for a Finance Analyst to join the team and report directly into the FPandA Manager. The role will have a wealth of growth and progression prospects and the successful candidate will have a wide exposure to a number of different responsibilities and areas of the business. They will mainly be business partnering with the marketing team.
Job Description
The successful Finance Analyst will:
3. Act as a Finance Business Partner with the wider business (mainly the marketing department)
4. Provide analysis and insight on the Marketing and logistic budgets and forecasts before they are approved
5. Budgeting and Forecasting
6. Monthly variance analysis - with commentary
7. Month-end management accounts production
8. Commercial finance analysis and providing commentary to assist with company strategy
9. Month end / Year end: review and control of the actual vs budget + accruals
10. Work in close relation with the accounting team to make sure costs are accurately reported
11. Lead ROI analysis on key marketing activities
The Successful Applicant
A successful candidate will have:
12. Approximately 3 years experience in a similar role as a Finance Analyst, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst etc. - MUST be from a retail or FMCG company
13. Studying towards the ACCA or CIMA
14. Prior business partnering experience
15. MUST have advanced Excel skills
16. Prior working knowledge of Business Central (desirable, not essential)
17. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What's on Offer
18. £50,000 - £60,000
19. Additional benefits
20. Study Support
21. Bonus (10%)