Financial analyst in consumer products

KennedyPearce is partnering with an established consumer brand to recruit an Interim Senior Finance Analyst to take ownership of commercial analysis and FP&A across its product business. This assignment will suit an experienced contractor who can quickly understand a business, work independently and deliver clear commercial insight from the outset. With a strong focus on pricing, inventory, stock and forecasting, you will help the business understand product performance and make informed decisions on profitability and working capital.

• Take ownership of commercial finance analysis and reporting for the product business.
• Analyse pricing, product margins and profitability, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide insight into inventory levels, stock movements, stockholding and slow-moving or obsolete products.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for the product business, challenging assumptions and highlighting key variances.
• Assess sales trends, product mix and cost movements to explain performance and inform decisions.
• Partner with finance and commercial stakeholders, translating detailed analysis into practical recommendations.
• Review existing reports, models and processes, making improvements where needed to establish reliable, useful management information.

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Proven commercial finance or FP&A experience within a product-based retail or consumer business.
• Strong practical experience of pricing, margin analysis, inventory and stock reporting.
• An established interim contractor with experience taking ownership of similar assignments and delivering with limited supervision.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work confidently with complex data.
• Commercially minded, analytical and comfortable challenging assumptions.
• Available immediately or by early November.

• £350–£450 per day via umbrella
• Approximately 6 months