Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsPlay a key part in facilitating the strategic revamp of the marketCrucial to achieving the ambitious commercial and financial goalsAbout Our ClientA global retail/consumer goods business with new offices in Bristol. An outstanding reputation for quality products and service, world-renowned for innovation.Job DescriptionIdentify drivers of Gross Margin delivery, providing value-adding insight to optimise plansPro-active support in joint business planning, including ongoing tracking of volume drivers and conversion ratesMaintain continuous dialogue and collaboration with commercial stakeholders and guide them through internal processesGain a strong grasp of the UK&I strategic plans and understand the role of Finance in ensuring that the strategic benefits are realisedAligning key stakeholders to risks and opportunities where appropriatePlay an active role in the monthly planning cycle, ensuring that commercial teams understand and adhere to planning assumptions in order to build a coherent forward looking viewSupport strategic growth driversHelp upskill commercial teams and create full P&L ownershipManagement of customer spend, through Vistex and month end journal postings, accurate to product level as well as variance analysis of actuals to plan.The Successful ApplicantBusiness Partnering experience within an ecommerce environmentStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to challenge the status quo and a track record of improving processesPrior experience in forecasting/budgeting/planning processesAdvanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook requiredExcellent analytical ability with a great attention to detailA team player with a positive, 'will do' attitudeThe ability to operate in a fast moving environment where plans often change on a weekly or even daily basisGood communication skills with the ability to make Financial information accessible to non-Financial leadsExcellent time management skills, ability to prioritise workload and ability to work to strict deadlinesWhat's on OfferA highly competitive base salary27 days holiday plus eight statutory bank holidaysPension schemePerformance related bonusPrivate medical insuranceLife assuranceFee tea and coffee and daily meals in on-campus caféDiscounts on productsContactRichard FarmerQuote job refJN-102023-6215326Phone number+44 117 927 1600Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorCommercial & AnalysisSectorRetailLocationInternationalContract typePermanentConsultant nameRichard FarmerConsultant phone+44 117 927 1600Job referenceJN-102023-6215326
