Financial Analyst

Finance Management Analyst

Hammersmith (Hybrid)

We are seeking a highly motivated, Finance Analyst join our diverse shared finance centre playing a key role in our daily finance operations. You will be working alongside a talented, like-minded team for some of Europe’s largest frozen food brands including Birdseye, Aunt Bessie, Findus and Goodfella pizzas.

About the role

Our Cluster Analysts are responsible for supporting Month End, reporting and analytics for our business units and central functions, including standard management reporting. The Cluster Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing analytical standards for reporting KPIs and as a key financial liaison, partnering with the various departments across the business unit. Supporting both MU and SU across the Cluster.

Key Accountabilities

Complete the monthly close of management accounts, including the involvement in the preparation of monthly data reporting packages that includes analysis of KPIs, variance analysis and explanations, preparation and posting of necessary accruals and journals

Responsible for providing weekly calculation and variance analysis of key metrics of the manufacturing site including but not limited to production volumes, labour costs, recoveries, fixed costs and transfer prices and their impact on the financial statement

Responsible for assimilating data from multiple systems and stakeholders to identify trends for KPIs, actuals, budgets and forecasts

Support the Cluster Accountant with analysis and variance analysis, which includes developing recommendations for leadership and finance business partners (FBP)

Enhance data governance processes by improving the quality and integrity of data collected, analysis performed, and reports generated

Involvement in running simulations of various “what-if” scenarios using insight and critical thinking to evaluate and recommend solutions

Collaborate with Cluster Accountant to classify, quantify, Month End actuals by providing reliable, accurate, comparable, and timely information

Maintain and produce standard quarterly performance analytics and reports for leadership with guidance from Cluster Accountant

Facilitate standardisation and sharing of best practice across the Shared Finance team

Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes

Support automation and enterprise consolidation of data used in monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports

Prepare / Review SOX controls and ensure compliance. Support all audit requests

About you

Essential

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in, reporting and forecasting

Previous Finance experience within an FMCG business

Experience with ERP systems and reporting technology

Experience with business intelligence tools and developing data visualisations

SAP

Positive attitude, pro-active, growth mindset, work to solve problems

Desirable

Bachelor’s degree

Part qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or international equivalent). Expected to be at finalist stage

Very strong analytical and ME abilities

Solid database skills required

What we can offer you

We’re on an exceptional adventure and can offer a truly purpose led career with flexibility. In addition, you will benefit from the below:

An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential

The potential to progress your career across different areas of Birds Eye and Nomad Foods

A culture where your part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference