Finance Analyst (9 Month FTC)

Role: Finance AnalystLocation: Manchester (with occasional London travel)Contract: 9-month Fixed Term

Overview

An international consumer goods business is seeking a Finance Analyst to support a key overseas business unit during a period of transformation and growth. The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial analysis, supporting decision-making, and ensuring core finance processes are executed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accruals (operating and marketing) and post journals
• Manage cash allocation processes (including self-billing and debtor allocation)
• Perform balance sheet and P&L reconciliations
• Support weekly and monthly performance reporting
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting cycles (P&L and balance sheet)
• Maintain and analyse marketing spend trackers and controls
• Support month-end close processes
• Manage trade promotions reporting and analysis
• Oversee pricing administration and controls
• Provide ad hoc analysis to senior stakeholders

Requirements

• (ACCA/CIMA) or studying towards qualification
• Degree educated
• Prior experience in finance (FMCG/retail advantageous)

Skills

• Strong analytical capability
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement
• Proactive, organised, and self-motivated
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

If you are interested please do apply now!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates