Finance Analyst

The Advocate Group are excited to partner with a Global Spirits Business to bring to market this multi-faceted Finance Analyst position. The business is renowned for their excellent working culture and internal progression opportunities.

What we are looking for?

• Experience in a global FMCG business is essential.
• Part-qualified ACCA / CIMA
• Excellent communication skills to work with internal teams.
• Technically minded with a focus on numbers and data.
• A keen problem solver, with the ability to work independently.
• Experience with systems: Tagetik, JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

• Cost management; monthly closing (calculation of accruals & costs estimation), yearly budget & re-forecast.
• Support in the understanding, financial accruing and reporting of new government implemented EPR costs
• Cost allocation: by brand, channel, customer.
• Be a key Finance point of contact and system expert of our new reporting tool (Tagetik tool), staying close to any developments.
• Manage valuation of stock processes and reporting
• Manage the updating of intercompany COGs and reporting.

Must Haves:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills: Able to create and interpret complex formulas and models (LOOKUPs, SUMIFS and pivot table).
• Part-qualified through a recognised finance exam board (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 2x years proven experience in FMCG.
• Month-end processes experience, experience using and reconciling multiple systems, solid understanding of accruals and P&L reporting requirements.
• Experience dealing with multiple FX rates, experience accounting for intercompany transactions.

Get in touch with Joanna at the Advocate Group or 'Apply Now' to be considered for this position.

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We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting new vacancy.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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