Commercial Finance Analyst

This is an outstanding opportunity for a CIMA part qualified / finalist to join a leading FMCG company in a high profile role in Commercial finance as Business Partner to the marketing team. The aim is to drive key brand performance and own the category input into the strategic plan. You will be the finance lead with the strategic plan, manage the brand planning process and will provide insight and decision support to the marketers relating to key brand performance driven by robust analysis and decision making.

As the business partner you will work on key projects as required and specific responsibilities include financial input into the brand planning process, and brand performance reviews, working closely with the marketing team on the forecast of expenditure & budget and providing accurate management information on Advertising & promotions whilst owning the brand P&L.

This role has extensive liaison with marketing and it is critical that you have strong commercial acumen, gravitas to influence and challenge and the confidence and motivation to build strong effective relationships as a key business partner to a fast paced and dynamic business. The role is demanding and challenging however you will be rewarded by superb personal development and career progression by a recognised leading employer in a truly commercial role.