Full job descriptionLooking for a role where you can actually shape the future of finance, not just report on it? Here’s your chance to take ownership of a newly created Financial Analyst position within a leading distribution, retail, and manufacturing organisation in a truly unique sector. You’ll be the bridge between Finance, Sales, and Procurement by introducing structure, insight, and forward planning where it matters most.

If you want variety, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a close-knit, long-tenured team, this is the one to check out.

Reporting to the Owner, you will be responsible for:
*Production of regular management reports and dashboards to support senior management decision-making
*Monthly analysis of sales, gross margin and profitability by business unit, product category and customer segment, comparing actual performance against budget and forecast and explaining key variances
*Analysis of inventory levels against forecast demand, ensuring stock holdings remain appropriate to sales trends and operational requirements
*Identification and reporting of fast-moving, slow-moving and obsolete stock, with recommendations to improve stock turn, reduce excess inventory and minimise write-offs
*Work closely with sales, purchasing and operations teams to improve forecast accuracy and optimise inventory planning
*Support month-end and year-end processes through preparation of analysis, reconciliations and commentary
*Develop and improve financial models, forecasting tools and reporting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy

What you will need:
*Previous experience working in wholesale, distribution or stock led business with experience at the Financial Analyst, Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant level
*Proven ability to build or develop processes within a finance function
*Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis
*Advanced Excel skills (comfortable with large datasets, lookups, modelling, and analysis)
*Confidence working cross-functionally and communicating with non-finance teams

What you will get:
*23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 24 after 2 years, 25 after 5 years, and further increases with long service
*Pension – salary sacrifice scheme (5% employer, 4% employee), auto-enrolment after 3 months
*Life Assurance – 4x salary
*Income Protection
*Company Bonus Scheme
*Employee discount scheme (including discounted shooting lessons)
*Cycle to work scheme
*Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
*Long Service Award – rewards for service milestones (nights away, meals out, bottles of bubbly, etc.)
*Annual salary reviews
*On-site parking and electric car chargers
*Fun committee organising events, summer BBQs, and quarterly company update meetings
*Employee of the Quarter recognition and regular company events

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!

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