Average Finance Analyst salary in South West London

Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst Location: South West London / Surrey Salary: £55,000PA plus bonus & study support Hybrid 3 days office/ 2 home Our client, a leading name in the confectionery industry, has a rich history dating back almost 100 years. Renowned for creating iconic products and pioneering modern collectables, they have been a leader in their field for decades. Acquired by prominent investment firms, our client continues to innovate and grow under new ownership. With headquarters in New York, they have global sales of approximately $440 million and employ over 340 staff across 9 countries, distributing products in more than 44 countries. Commercial Finance Analyst Role Purpose: Join our client's dynamic Finance team as a Commercial Finance Analyst. Reporting directly to the Commercial Finance & FP&A Manager, you will be pivotal in providing accurate forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to drive informed decision-making and business growth. This role would suit someone with experience dealing firmly with other departments, particularly with a strong sales team. You will need to handle strong characters and be comfortable presenting financial information in board meetings. Commercial Finance Analyst Key Responsibilities: Business Partnering: Collaborate with Senior Management and Directors across departments (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain) to establish trust and credibility.Financial Analysis: Assist with modelling, pricing, costing, and profitability analysis. Support sales with promotional and profitability analysis, and variance analysis by price mix and volume impact.Reporting: Produce and distribute weekly/monthly operational reports, develop new reports to meet business needs, and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.Data Extraction & Analysis: Extract and analyze data from finance and operational systems to track spending and prepare monthly accruals and reports.Process Improvement: Identify areas to improve processes and reporting, drive cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements.Ad-hoc Analysis: Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required. Commercial Finance Analyst Skills & Experience: Communication & Influence: Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively within the Finance team.Multitasking & Deadlines: Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to execute P&L analysis and attention to detail.Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Power BI is a plus.Qualifications: Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with experience in ERP systems (NetSuite, TM1, Anaplan).Industry Experience: Previous experience in the confectionery industry or Manufacturing/FMCG, and experience in international organisations.Language Skills: Fluent in a second foreign language, in addition to English. Commercial Finance Analyst Package: Salary: £55,000Annual Leave: 33 daysStudy Support: For CIMAHealthcare: Private healthcareBonus: Annually3 days in their office, 2 days from home At our client’s company, success is built on people and values. They live by their F.A.C.T.S values: FUN: Foster a positive attitude and smile.ACCOUNTABILITY: Take ownership for actions and deliver as a team.COLLABORATION: Work together, leveraging strengths to achieve common goals.TRANSPARENCY: Maintain integrity and transparency in all business dealings.SIMPLICITY: Achieve goals efficiently and effectively. This role can also be referred to as "Financial Planning Analyst" "Commercial Finance Analyst" "FP&A" "Finance Business Partner" or "Financial Analyst"

Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst Location: Richmond, South West London Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum This firm is a leading global software company renowned for innovation and excellence. They are at the forefront of technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients worldwide. We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic finance team and contribute to our ongoing success. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with business units to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.Analyze financial performance and present findings to senior management.Support month-end and year-end closing activities.Develop and maintain financial models to drive business performance.Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Provide financial analysis for new projects, product launches, and strategic initiatives.Liaise with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment of financial objectives.Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required. Qualifications: Newly Qualified or studying towards an accountancy exam Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in finance or a related field, preferably within the software or technology sector.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial software and ERP systems is a plus.Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting.Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

The role of Finance Analyst (Hybrid Working) will support the team in the delivery of financial planning and reporting as well as timely and accurate management information. You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of best in class FP&A process to produce, analyse, validate and report financial metrics. Client Details My client is based in Kingston upon Thames and offers a great work culture and opportunity for progression and development. Hybrid working model is also available for this role. Description The key responsibilities for the role of Finance Analyst (Hybrid Working) include: Assisting with elements of the P&L and working with the relevant operational functions to maintain an accurate forecastSupport the production of month end management information for senior management along with commentary and analysis Support in maintaining up to date forecastsWorking to deadlines and presenting the data Ad hoc work including - pipeline trend analysis, support the FP&A manager when needed Profile The successful candidate for the role of Finance Analyst (Hybrid Working) will have: experience in a similar roleUsed to working to tight deadlinesconfident in communicating to stakeholdersStrong excel skillsSAP experience would be preferable Job Offer The role of Finance Analyst (Hybrid Working) offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per anum, pus: Hybrid working Opportunity for progression Great work cultureStudy supportmany other benefits