Commercial Finance Analyst - 12 month FTC
Title: Commercial Finance Analyst - 12 month FTC
Department: Finance
Reports to: Commercial Finance Manager- Hub
Company Overview:
The UK Prestige Hub supports sales, marketing, and shared services for prestige brands Murad, Kate Somerville, Living Proof, and Tatcha. The Finance team at the hub drives financial strategy, decision-making, and performance management across these entities.
Role Overview:
This role supports the Commercial Finance Managers and function across REN and other Prestige Hub brands, requiring a solid grasp of the P&L, strong Excel capabilities, and proficiency in financial systems to manage and analyze large data sets. Key attributes for success include attention to detail, a commitment to process improvement, and a readiness to engage in collaborative challenges. This role offers significant opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as involvement in key financial decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Marketing Planning:
1. Maintain monthly UK & International Sales & Marketing planning files, tracking and analyzing variances against budgets and providing insights.
2. Business Partnering: Collaborate with UK and International sales teams to assess sales performance at the customer level, identifying growth opportunities.
3. P&L Management: Update and consolidate the global P&L, ensuring accuracy and alignment with forecasts.
4. P&L review and analysis; Provide financial oversight and challenge to support brand growth, budgeting, and long-term planning.
5. Deliver ROI analysis on brand investment allocations (BMI) and evaluate strategic investment opportunities.
Management Support and Reviews:
1. Facilitate the UK Management Review Process (MPR) and update management review presentations.
2. Margin Reporting: Contribute to margin reporting enhancement projects, supporting margin improvement initiatives.
3. Support the optimization of the Adaptive Forecasting tool.
4. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for Unilever Prestige, and provide ad hoc analysis and insights to support commercial functions.
Required Skills & Experience:
1. Analytical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel and a proven ability to manage complex data.
2. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in all financial tasks.
3. Communication: Ability to convey complex financial information in a clear, concise manner.
4. Project Management: Capable of managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively to meet team objectives.
5. Growth Mindset: Open to feedback, willing to challenge established processes, and driven to learn and improve.
6. Team Collaboration: Proactive team player, supporting a culture of accountability, transparency, and action-oriented performance.
Educational Background:
Maths, finance, or business degree preferred; part-qualified accountant or those studying towards CA, CIMA, ACCA qualification are encouraged. Technical Skills: Experience with Oracle (or equivalent accounting software), Adaptive, Power BI, and advanced Excel modeling.
Preferred Experience:
Familiarity with Adaptive Insights, Oracle, Power BI, or similar systems. Background in retail, FMCG, or supply chain finance is advantageous.
As an equal opportunities employer, Unilever Prestige Hub Brands: REN/Murad/Kate Somerville/Living Proof/Tatcha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do. In particular, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Unilever Prestige Hub Brands/REN/Tatcha/Murad/Kate Somerville/Living Proof.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits.
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