FPandA Analyst

FPandA Analyst North West London FMCG Lifestyle Brand £55-65,000 This dynamic stock based lifestyle brand based in North West London is looking for a Part Qualified (or Qualified) Accountant to work as an FPandA Analyst in its busy finance function. Key responsibilities include: Prepare performance analysis and commentary and perform a deep dive into key variancesCompile annual budgets and periodic forecasts Play a key role in project management and implementation of enhanced reporting systems Support the Finance Director in building financial budgeting and forecasting models including Cashflow, PandL, Balance Sheet and Production Standard Costs across all business divisions to ensure robust financial monitoring and evaluation Prepare financial and commercial reports, on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual basis.Analyse sales, cost of goods, gross margin and operating costs flagging risks and opportunities as appropriate Responsible for accurate reporting of marketing and overhead costs for all business units/brands and performing deep dive investigations into key variancesBuild reporting packs and provide commentary for actual monthly results against budgets/forecasts and previous period to management teams and budget holders Act as a business partner to manage preparation of annual PandL, Balance Sheet and Cashflow budgets for all business units Review actual monthly results versus budgets/forecasts. Provide management with insightful commentary and ..... full job details .....