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Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into meaningful insight?
We're looking for a Brand Finance Analyst to join our fast-paced Brand Finance team. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Commercial Planning, Sales and Finance, helping them understand brand performance and make informed, value-adding decisions.
This is a highly visible opportunity to influence both short and long-term plans, support exciting product innovation and contribute to the continued growth of our UK branded business.
What you'll be doing
- Acting as a trusted finance business partner to Category Marketing Directors, Senior Brand Managers and Commercial Planning
- Analysing branded performance and clearly communicating insights to senior leadership teams
- Supporting short-term forecasting, budgeting and longer-term strategic planning
- Monitoring consumer marketing spend against agreed budgets
- Identifying financial challenges and recommending actions to improve performance
- Supporting category teams to identify margin improvement opportunities
- Evaluating and signing off costings for new and existing product development
- Challenging the key assumptions behind innovation plans and KPIs
- Supporting category teams throughout the innovation gate process
- Building effective relationships across Marketing, Sales, Commercial Planning, Manufacturing and Finance
- Championing simpler, more effective processes across the wider Brand Finance team
What we're looking for
- A CIMA, ACCA or ACA-qualified finance professional xgikmsk
- A commercial or analytical background
- Strong business-partnering skills and the confidence to build relationships across different functions
- The ability to challenge and influence appropriately at all levels
- The confidence to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to turn data into practical recommendations
- The ability to manage ambiguity and solve complex problems
- Strong Excel skills, with experience of SAP, Business Objects or similar analytical tools being beneficial
Brand Finance Analyst in St Albans employer: Premier Foods Careers
At Ambrosia Creamery, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values safety and reliability. Located in the picturesque village of Lifton, Devon, our team enjoys opportunities for professional growth and development while contributing to essential manufacturing operations. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your skills will make a meaningful impact on our continuous improvement efforts.
