- Assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts pack, owning the analysis of performance against budget and comparatives, identifying key variances and providing actionable insights.
- Translating the financial results into key actions and working with cross-functional teams to ensure actions are followed through, measured and evaluated accordingly.
- Closely monitor gross margin and investigate any anomalies to forecast, establish improvements where required.
- Work closely with the Growth team to in the business’ growth ambitions by providing robust financial analysis on current new business activities, recommending actions and assessing new opportunities.
- Regular review of pricing and discount performance including analysis communicated across the business to adapt current strategies and propose alternatives.
- Own the business case assessment workstream for the whole business, including assisting in the preparation, the appraisal and the resulting monitoring for success.
- Conduct competitor analysis and market research to inform strategic decisions and identify growth opportunities.
- Support with the budgeting process across the business.
- Proactively recommend how processes could be improved.
- Optimises cash availability and own and optimise the regular cash forecasting process.
- Monitor and analyse overall business performance making proactive recommendations; creating mitigation plans as necessary.
- Hold quarterly reviews with departmental budget holders to provide insight and hold the team to account for their areas.
- Identify financial risks to the business plan and mitigate these where possible.
- Be fully qualified in ACA/ACCA/CIMA – Essential
- Have a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting – Essential
- Have experience working in e-commerce, manufacturing, FMCG or retail – Highly Desirable
- Have expertise of working across various functions and interacting with non-financial stakeholders extensively - Essential
- Hybrid working (2 days from home)
- 10% Bonus
- Flexible working hours (start 7.30-9 am, finish 4-5.30 pm)
- On site parking
- Dog friendly office
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)