Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst Location: South West London / Surrey Salary: £50,000 - £55,000PA plus bonus & study support Hybrid 3 days office/ 2 home Our client, a leading name in FMCG, renowned for creating iconic products are seeking a commercially minded FP&A / Finance Analyst / Commercial Analyst. Finance Analyst / Commercial Finance Analyst Role Purpose: Join our client's dynamic Finance team as a Commercial Finance Analyst. Reporting directly to the Commercial Finance & FP&A Manager, you will be pivotal in providing accurate forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to drive informed decision-making and business growth. This role would suit someone with experience dealing firmly with other departments, particularly with a strong sales team. You will need to handle strong characters and be comfortable presenting financial information in board meetings. Finance Analyst / Commercial Finance Analyst Key Responsibilities: Business Partnering: Collaborate with Senior Management and Directors across departments (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain) to establish trust and credibility. Financial Analysis: Assist with modelling, pricing, costing, and profitability analysis. Support sales with promotional and profitability analysis, and variance analysis by price mix and volume impact. Reporting: Produce and distribute weekly/monthly operational reports, develop new reports to meet business needs, and ensure accuracy of financial reporting. Data Extraction & Analysis: Extract and analyse data from finance and operational systems to track spending and prepare monthly accruals and reports. Process Improvement: Identify areas to improve processes and reporting, drive cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements. Ad-hoc Analysis: Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required. Finance Analyst / Commercial Finance Analyst Skills & Experience: Communication & Influence: Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively within the Finance team. Multitasking & Deadlines: Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to execute P&L analysis and attention to detail. Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Power BI is a plus. Qualifications: Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with experience in ERP systems NetSuite. Industry Experience: Previous experience in the confectionery industry or Manufacturing/FMCG, and experience in international organisations. Language Skills: Fluent in a second foreign language, in addition to English. Commercial Finance Analyst Package: Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Annual Leave: 33 days Study Support: For CIMA Healthcare: Private healthcare Bonus: Annually 3 days in their office, 2 days from home This role can also be referred to as "Financial Planning Analyst" "Commercial Finance Analyst" "FP&A" "Finance Business Partner" or "Financial Analyst