Financial Analyst / Business Partner (FMCG Sector)

A leading organisation within the FMCG is seeking a commercially focused finance professional to drive business performance through financial insights, planning, and cross-functional collaboration. This role plays a key part in supporting decision-making, improving cost efficiency, and enhancing overall profitability.

Key Responsibilities

. Lead month-end closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting with a focus on operating expenses, accruals, and capital investments

. Deliver high-quality management reporting, including variance analysis, key performance metrics, and actionable insights to support business performance

. Partner closely with Commercial, HR, and operations teams to align financial plans with business strategies and identify opportunities for margin improvement

. Drive budgeting and forecasting processes, including performance reviews and scenario analysis to support strategic planning

. Develop financial models and business cases for key initiatives such as pricing, cost optimisation, and investment decisions

. Support governance, audit, and compliance processes while driving continuous improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities

Requirements

. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline professional qualifications (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA) are advantageous

. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering roles, preferably within FMCG or consumer-driven environments

. Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities, with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights

. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems and reporting tools (e.g. SAP, Hyperion, Power BI or similar)

. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders

. Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Please contact Brendan Low or email your CV directly in Word format to [Confidential Information]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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