Finance Analyst in City of London

Are you ready to play a key role in driving the growth of our company? We are looking for a dynamic and analytical individual to join our Finance team as a Finance Analyst.

Location: White City, West London
Salary: from £35,000 per annum
Benefits: Comprehensive package including pension scheme, life insurance, employee assistance programme, 25 days annual leave, Colart product discounts, hybrid working model
Reports to: Head of Finance – UK & International

Your Role as Finance Analyst

You will support the Finance Department in delivering accurate, insightful and timely financial information to aid decision-making across the business. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will use tools such as Power BI to analyse data, identify trends and provide actionable insights that enhance business performance. This position is ideal for someone looking to develop strong analytical, financial and technical skills within a collaborative finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly tracking of costs incurred and reconciliation against budget expectations
• Reconciliation of intercompany cross charges against forecast
• Commentary on material variances
• A&P tracking to ensure country-level spend aligns with budget
• Assist in cashflow forecasting by collating expected inflows and outflows
• Support month-end reporting processes
• Help create forecast presentations
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Business Management, Economics or related field
• Prior experience in FMCG or branded consumer business desirable
• Strong technical finance ability and business partnering skills
• Structured, critical thinker with a proactive mindset
• Excellent communicator with cultural awareness
• Fluent in English; additionally a knowledge of Chinese would be beneficial

About Colart

At Colart our mission is to “inspire every artist in the world.” We take pride in our heritage brands and the passionate people who bring them to life. We have nearly 900 employees across 12 countries and our products are sold in over 130 countries.

Colart Group is the parent company of iconic art brands like Winsor & Newton, Liquitex, Lefranc Bourgeois, Conté à Paris, Charbonnel, SNAZAROO and Reeves. We develop innovative products that inspire creativity at all levels, from professionals to hobbyists and students.

Proudly B Corp™ certified, we are committed to sustainability with science‑based carbon reduction targets, creating financial, environmental, and social value. Sustainability shapes our culture, reducing environmental impact and enhancing social contributions through community engagement and artist wellbeing.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Many Voices. One Community. We are committed to be a company of choice, creating a workplace where every individual thrives, both professionally and personally.

If you are passionate about financial analysis and have the skills to deliver insight and impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

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