Finance Analyst London, England
Job description
Overall Purpose of the Role
Summary of the role – overall role contribution to team, department and organisation
Assist in the smooth running of FP&A processes within team and across local markets.
Provide day to day commercial support, reporting and analytics to the business.
Areas of Responsibility
Key elements and required results of the role
FP&A:
Support the Finance Manager in the smooth running of key FP&A cycles and ad hoc requests (Forecast, Accrual, AOP, 5YP) for Global/ Regional & Local FMCG partners.
Ensure licensee forecasts are received, checked for accuracy and discussed with the relevant Category teams. Drive forecast loads and system validations.
Partner with the Finance Manager and the rest of the team to improve efficiency in processes and share best practice.
Commercial Support
Support FMCG regional teams on overarching and category specific strategies to grow key accounts and streamline tail.
Support finance manager with analytics and support to the wider commercial teams with business plan finalisation, contract renewals, other revenue opportunities (e.g shortfall situations and audit issues).
Assist the regional teams with timely and relevant reporting on the performance of the business / franchise and licensees.
Assist finance manager in the consolidation and submission of 85:15 reporting.
Share insights on FMCG market & competitor performance to identify scalable opportunities and influence strategic decisions.
Support on project work and lead on ad hoc requests where required.
Team Management
Champion one team mentality and provide support to toys regional finance team on ad hoc basis to effectively manage workload demands.
Ensure collaborative approach with other teams including FP&A, SLs, VWA, RA and CMC.
Experience and Professional Qualifications Required
Number of years experience, Qualifications and People Management experience
Degree level essential and a desire to undertake accounting qualifications, if not already started
Experience of working within the retail / licensing FMCG sector beneficial (experience of an equivalent commercial and FP&A role).
Skills Required
Highlighting the key technical, language and job related skills required
Demonstrable track record of providing commercial support and analysis to business partners that’s insightful, timely and responsive
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Numerate and analytical with a desire to think through and resolve problems.
Results focussed and outcome driven.
Competencies Required
Thinks Strategically
Makes sound business decisions that balance competing priorities
Builds Relationships
Manages the needs of diverse stakeholders
Facilitates win-win situations
Interacts well with people who have different backgrounds and work styles
Communicates Effectively
Provides appropriate rationale and context to drive commitment
Tailors messages appropriately to the audience
Drives Results
Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards
Analyzes problems effectively and takes action to resolve
Analyses data and information to drive decisions
Inspires Creativity and Innovation
Facilitates the exchange of ideas and creation of new ones
Champions Change
Supports new initiatives
Demonstrates flexibility in response to changes
Exhibits Professional Excellence
Shows consistency in words and actions
Learns from personal and organizational experiences
Strives for self-improvement
Additional Information
For example - travel required and cross-cultural requirements
Role is based in Hammersmith, London but may require occasional business trips
Role requires understanding, flexibility and sensitivity regarding cross cultural working
