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About the Company:

Axon Moore are delighted to be working with a very well-established business based in Tameside to appoint a Junior level Commercial Finance Analyst, which is a key role within the finance FP&A and finance team. The business operates in many locations throughout the UK across various brands and is thriving. The wider business really values the work of the FP&A team, so it’s a great role for exposure and development.

We are looking for a someone with Finance Analyst experience who will support the FP&A team and collaborate with various departments to give them insight into the finances and enable them to make sound business decisions. Ideally, you will have experience as a Finance Analyst and will have great communication skills. You will be looking at lots of complex data and should enjoy getting into the detail.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience and qualification. 12% profit based bonus scheme.

Hybrid role 2 days in the office with flex on the working hours and location, 5% pension, great location with fantastic tram/train/bus links. 25 days holiday plus banks and the option to buy, employee discount to spend in their locations, access to GP/mental health services and social activities.

What we are looking for you to do/key responsibilities:

Report to the FP&A Manager
Prepare detailed analysis across financial areas such as, costs, variances and profit
Maintain financial models and forecasting revenues, expenses and other metrics.
Support various other departments including Sales, Marketing and Ops to guide them financially.
Producing analysis on product margins, stock and investigating and challenging discrepancies.
Analysis on pricing, promotions, new and existing products and other sales activities.
Evaluate the viability of new ideas, CAPEX investment and projects.
Ongoing maintenance of processes with the IT team to ensure best practice and optimise efficiency.
Support the implementation and development of new systems and tools.
Any ad-hoc reporting as required.
Professional qualification and competencies:

Experienced as a Finance Analyst 1-2 years plus in the role or highly experienced.
CIMA/ACCA early stage or part-qualified and looking to progress your studies.
Experience in a multi-site set up, stock based industry would be highly beneficial.
Intermediate level of competency with Microsoft Excel and the Office package.
Experience using Qlik Sense and Power Query would be beneficial.
Solid knowledge of the workings of a Finance team, including best practice and working to strict deadlines.
Essential to have a common sense approach to dealing with problems.
Enthusiastic attitude to resolving issues
Ability to clearly express the issue and proposed solution when required in writing or verbally.
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
For more information, please contact Harriett Busby at Axon Moore