Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsWork from Home.Retail/ FMCG/ Consumer Goods experience requiredAbout Our ClientOur client is a PE backed fast growth retail/ consumer business with sites across the UK.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a qualified and experienced Interim Finance Analyst to join our team on a 3-6 month contract basis.This role will be conducted remotely, with potentially only 1 day every month in the office in Oxford. The primary focus of this position will be margin analysis for rebates, requiring a deep understanding of financial data, strong Excel skills, and experience in multi-site businesses, preferably in the retail, FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), or consumer goods sectors.Key Responsibilities:Margin Analysis : Analyze margin data to calculate and monitor rebates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and contracts.Data Management: Efficiently manage large datasets, maintaining data integrity and ensuring timely access for analysis and reporting.Report Generation: Produce high-quality internal reports using Excel, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making processes.Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, contributing to the financial success of the company.Multi-site Business Support: Collaborate with various teams across multiple sites to gather and consolidate financial information, providing a comprehensive view of the business's financial performance.Forecasting and Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and budgets, working closely with relevant stakeholders.The Successful ApplicantQualifications and Experience:Qualified accountant (ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). EssentialProven experience in managing and analyzing large datasets, extracting meaningful insights.Industry experience to include retail/ consumer goods/ FMCG/ merchant with demonstrable experience analysing pricing/ margin for large volume/ complex products. (ESSENTIAL)Proven experience navigating multiple data sources and able to manage "imperfect data"Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and pivot tables.Previous experience working in a multi-site business environmentExperience in the retail, FMCG, or consumer goods industries.Strong analytical, modelling and problem-solving skills.Experience gained as Finance Analyst, Finance Business Partner, ModellerWhat's on OfferPrimarily a remote working role on a 3-6 month contract.The position is inside IR35 so Daily rates payable via Umbrella Co/ PAYEContactJason TaylorQuote job refJN-092023-6182033Phone number01865 208 471Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorCommercial & AnalysisSectorFMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)LocationOxfordContract typeTemporaryConsultant nameJason TaylorConsultant phone01865 208 471Job referenceJN-092023-6182033Job NatureHybrid working