Financial Analyst - 12 month FTC

Job Title: Finance Analyst (Maternity Cover) Department: FP&A Company: Fender Europe Location: East Grinstead Responsible to: Financial Planning Analyst Director - Europe Key Purpose of the Job To provide accurate sales analytics information for Fender’s European operation. The role will provide business partnering to key stakeholders in the business, and provide good quality analysis for all aspects of sales and discounts. Main Responsibilities Providing monthly and quarterly sales analytics to the business, including performance at a regional, channel, customer and PL level, vs budget and prior years. Quarterly Customer Performance reporting, for both internal and external purposes. Active involvement in the sales budgets, including modelling of dealer budgets. ROI analysis of promotional activity. Analysis of forward order program, discounts and dealership profiles. Cost to serve and profitability analytics, at a channel and dealer level. Checking the integrity of the sales data within the reporting systems, including BW, Tableau and SAP. Collaborating with the wider Data Analytics team to migrate reporting into new platforms, including use of AI solutions to aid with analysis. Ad hoc project work This is an indication of the main responsibilities of the role and the Company reserve the right to amend the content of the role at its discretion. Key Working Relationships Internal Financial Planning & Analysis team EVP EMEA Sales Team Product Team Finance Team, Europe and US Global Data Analytics team External Limited external relationships Person Specification Essential Skills/Experience/Knowledge Relative strong Analytics experience Ability to manipulate large amounts of raw data, to produce financial information Ability to analyse figures and present the information in a readable and understandable format for non-finance staff Advanced IT skills (MS Excel) Multi-currency work experience required Excellent attention to detail Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Flexible approach and inquisitive nature Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with different cultures and styles Desirable Skills/Experience/Knowledge Recognised accountancy qualification Experience of Hyperion, Tableau, BW and SAP Use of AI Solutions to aid in Analytics Consumer Goods or Manufacturing Background preferred