Senior Financial Analyst (Commercial)
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Optimal on behalf of its client a leading company in the Retail sector is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst (Commercial) to join its dynamic team.
As a Senior Financial Analyst (Commercial) you will play a key role in supporting commercial teams with data-driven insights and financial analysis. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to monitor performance identify profitability drivers and support strategic decision-making that enhances business growth.
Key Responsibilites:
- Partner with Commercial and Channel teams to support performance monitoring and data-driven decision making.
- Perform profitability analysis across categories channels and vendors identifying key margin drivers and opportunities for improvement.
- Support and coordinate month-end closing as well as budgeting and forecasting cycles in collaboration with business stakeholders.
- Translate financial data into clear commercial insights providing actionable recommendations that drive business performance.
- Maintain ownership of categories P&L ensuring effective performance tracking variance analysis and alignment with financial targets.
- Prepare reports and analyses to support strategic planning and business initiatives.
Requirements:
- 45 years of proven professional experience in a Financial Analyst or Commercial Finance role.
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial performance drivers.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial analysis tools.
- Fluency in English both written and verbal.
What Our Client Offers:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Performance-based bonus scheme.
- Private health insurance and additional benefits.
- Hybrid working model supporting worklife balance.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
- A dynamic and collaborative working environment in a growing organization.
About Optimal
Since 2005 Optimal has been delivering high-quality tailored Human Resources services to leading organizations. We take pride in offering a 360 business support platform through six specialized divisions:
- Talent Acquisition
- HR Strategy & Talent Development
- Learning & Development
- Workforce Management
- Recruiting
- Outplacement
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Financial Concepts
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
