Finance Analyst - Macildowie Recruitment and Retention : Job Details

Finance Analyst - FMCG / RetailMilton Keynes

We're working with a growing FMCG / retail business in Milton Keynes to recruit a commercially-minded Finance Analyst to join their financial planning & analysis team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting into the numbers, delivering insight, and supporting business decisions - while also being involved in the core month-end processes.

What you'll do:

• Support the month-end close process, including journal postings, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Provide detailed sales and margin analysis across key product categories and customer channels
• Business partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and challenge assumptions
• Track and analyse KPIs and support weekly trading reports
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting cycles
• Perform variance analysis against forecast, budget, and prior year, with commentary
• Support ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function
• Work closely with commercial teams to understand promotional performance and stock movement trends

What you'll need:

• Experience in a similar finance role, ideally within the FMCG or retail sector
• Part-qualified or finalist (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or with demonstrable experience in similar roles
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with large data sets
• Confident communicator with the ability to present financial information clearly
• Strong attention to detail, with a proactive and inquisitive mindset
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) would be an advantage

This is a fantastic role for someone looking to build on their analytical and month-end experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment. You'll be joining a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to grow and develop further.

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