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Ref: RP506-156
Job description / Role
One Behalf of our client, we are looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst.
Responsibilities:
• Reporting on key performance measures for the business on a weekly and monthly basis investigating and explaining key variances.
• Work closely with Operations and Marketing teams, supporting with insightful sales / margin / promotional analysis ensuring the team understands the information.
• Produce ad hoc financial analysis to understand impact of operational decisions highlighting where corrective action required.
• Financial analysis for new product launches / trials.
• Ensure cost and retail price file is accurately maintained.
• Continually improve both the way information is presented and the interpretation of results and trends.
• Track all LPOs before commitments are made to suppliers highlighting unexpected spend to Commercial Finance Managers.
• Assist Commercial Finance Managers on month end process - review GL entries v commitments made, highlight any variance to overheads budget.
• Review Stream & Store P&Ls and highlight any variances vs Budget and PY.
• Support the Commercial Finance Managers in preparing monthly forecasts and annual budget.
• Support Commercial Finance Managers in completing monthly statistics for Franchisor and calculate royalty payment.
Requirements
Essential:
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in commercial/analytical roles preferably in F&B or Retail – would also consider FMCG.
• Newly or part qualified Accountant.
• Advanced skills in Excel and use of Business Intelligence Analytical tools.
• Strong communicator at all levels.
• Ability to manage large volumes of data and develop models to manipulate data efficiently.
• Attention to detail – maintain integrity of data and ensure all analysis is robust and accurate.
Desirable:
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage Sector.
• Working experience in the UAE.
• Knowledge of local market environment & trends, government policy and regulatory requirements.
• Experience of budgeting & forecasting for multiple business units.
About the Company
GG Selection is a search partner with an international presence, clients in diverse industries, and a network of talent for all levels of seniority and experience. We’re not limited by industry or geography, and we treat every brief and every client like the individual case it is — never making assumptions or taking anything for granted, and always tailoring our service to the needs we discover.