Finance Analyst

• Lead and coordinate the full forecasting cycle, including Annual Plan, monthly Rolling Forecast, and longer-term strategic planning
• Own and continuously improve financial models, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning to support operational and strategic decisions
• Own Variable Expenses forecasting and analysis, including mix analysis, cost of goods development, and assessment of operational performance drivers
• Coordinate and challenge Fixed Cost forecasts in partnership with Management Accountants, ensuring accuracy and appropriate stretch
• Own Co-Pack forecasting including transfer price modelling and financial evaluation of operational planning decisions
• Lead financial modelling, business case analysis, and scenario planning to support investment decisions
• Own the design, governance, and development roadmap for enterprise planning systems including Anaplan and Power BI
• Lead finance business partnering for Operations, supporting and challenging the S&OP process by evaluating assumptions and highlighting financial implications
• Translate financial performance into clear insight and commentary for stakeholders, ensuring actions are understood across the business
• Prepare and submit internal and group-level reporting requirements, including monthly results, forecasts, and strategic reporting

• ACA or ACCA or CIMA qualified (would also consider finalist level)
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally within FMCG or a branded consumer business
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders

• Hands-on experience with Anaplan, including back-end configuration
• Experience supporting or partnering an S&OP process
• Exposure to group reporting within a multinational corporate structure

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