European Commercial Finance Analyst at Fellowes Brands

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Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week Salary Range: £32,000 - £40,359 Location: Doncaster (up to 2 days remote working per week) Serving at the Intersection of Family, Innovation, Quality and Care
Our most important asset is our people. Who we are, what we do, how we do it and why we are passionate are all centerpieces of why we succeed. Role SummaryWe are searching for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our European Commercial Finance Team. This role plays a critical role in understanding and improving sales, profitability, and commercial outcomes. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to enhance value‑adding reporting, support pricing and rebate activity, and help identify opportunities to maximise commercial performance while mitigating financial risk. In This Role, You will… Analyse sales, margin, cost of goods sold, inventory and outbound freight, and report on performance across all Business Channels and Countries, including preparation of commentary and participation in conference calls.Analyse customer rebates and pricing, reporting on changes, variances and exceptions.Support sales, margin and contribution forecasting, budgeting and ROI analysis to inform effective commercial decision‑making. Support tender evaluations and commercial proposals through financial analysis, including pricing, rebates and ROI.Actively follow up on actions arising from commercial insights to ensure opportunities are realised and risks are identified and addressed. Identify and escalate commercial and financial risks, supporting actions to control and mitigate their impact.Support the Commercial Finance Manager in implementing and maintaining relevant, effective and efficient Commercial Finance systems and processes.Ensure product costing is completed timely and accurately, reviewing cost overheads, cost absorptions and other data utilised by costing to ensure validity and accuracy.Assist key leaders in areas of customer profitability, pricing discipline, rebate analysis, direct and indirect sales costs, and other commercial performance drivers.Continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of commercial and financial reporting.Undertake ad hoc duties, projects and analysis as required. Work in collaboration with the other Fellowes employees to support continuous improvement and effective business decision-making What You Bring to the Team Full or part qualified ACCA or CIMA.Experience of working within an FMCG environment (essential).Knowledge of product costing, including foreign sourced and manufactured product lines.Exposure to foreign currency translation and group consolidation.Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel (essential); VBA experience is advantageous but not essential.Working knowledge of MS Copilot, MS Power Automate, Cognos Reporting, MS Power BI desirable but not essential.Fluency in French, German or other European languages would be a distinct advantage. Personal Attributes A keen problem solver, logical and analytical with strong numeric skills.A good communicator, able to tailor communication to the audience.Able to adapt to and drive change, work on own initiative.Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Able to organise and prioritise.Quick, decisive, and communicative. A team player.Keen to challenge the status quo and develop. Benefits:Bonus schemePension with match fundingFlexible workingRemote working for up to two days per weekLife assuranceEnrolment into health cash planHealthcare subsidies with employee assistance programmeCycle to work schemeLong Service AwardsRecognition Scheme Day off for your birthdayFree parking at the office Fellowes Brands - A Family Business Since 1917
For over a century, Fellowes has been committed to positively impacting people through our culture, relationships, and solutions. We have evolved toward relevance with each decade and generation, responding to a constantly changing world. Today, we are on an ambitious journey to grow our influence and impact in enhancing and maximizing work experiences worldwide. We are a “Brand on the Move” and remain committed to finding new ways to help people work better and feel better.. Visit our Careers Site: Fellowes Brands Careers Fellowes LTD does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes CVs submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the HR Department. #LI-Hybrid