Senior Finance Analyst

Senior Finance Analyst - Leading FMCG Company

Salary - up to £65k

Location - Hatfield (Hybrid)

About Our Client:

We are representing a well-established, mid to large-sized FMCG company based in Hatfield. With a portfolio of household name brands and a reputation for excellence in their field, they offer a dynamic and progressive environment for finance professionals looking to advance their careers.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Analyst to join their Finance team. This role offers excellent career development potential in a business that values innovation and analytical thinking. Reporting to the Financial Planning Manager, you will play a key role in providing financial insights that drive business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate and timely financial reporting for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and metrics to track business performance.
• Contribute to monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Provide analytical support for business initiatives and investment decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver financial insights.
• Identify trends and opportunities for process improvements.
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and financial models as required.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 1-3 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in financial planning and analysis within a commercial environment.
• Experience in internal and external reporting.
• Proven track record in developing and monitoring KPIs and performance metrics.
• Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools similar to Power BI.
• Experience with consolidation platforms would be highly advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills and aptitude for learning new systems.
• Excellent attention to detail with analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

What's On Offer:

• Salary up to £65k.
• Hybrid working.
• Bonus.
• Market leading development programmes.
• Working alongside the best in class.
• Private medical.