Commercial Finance Analyst

Consumer Additions and Consumer Exec; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

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Associate Director - Permanent Division at Consumer Additions

Consumer Additions are partnered with a well-known, fast-growing beauty brand who are looking to recruit a Commercial Finance Business Partner into the team based in Central London.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Act as a financial advisor to commercial teams, influencing strategic decisions with data-driven insights.
• Work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to evaluate promotions, pricing strategies, and product profitability.
• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support new product launches, category performance, and investment opportunities.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for revenue, margin, and operating expenses.
• Track key performance indicators and analyze variances against budget/forecast.
• Develop insightful reports and dashboards to support business decision-making.
• Support strategic planning with scenario analysis and financial projections.
• Drive margin improvement initiatives by analyzing cost structures and pricing strategies.
• Evaluate the ROI of marketing campaigns, trade investments, and promotional spend.
• Build strong relationships with commercial teams, acting as the finance lead in cross-functional meetings.
• Communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders to support decision-making.

The ideal candidate:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience in commercial finance.
• Strong experience in FMCG, preferably within the Beauty, Cosmetics, or Personal Care sector.
• Excellent financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to business partner with sales, marketing, and operation teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, promotions, and margin optimization.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial systems (NetSuite or similar), and data visualization tools (Power BI).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to simplify and feedback to senior stakeholders.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Analyst

Industries

Retail and Personal Care Product Manufacturing