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SharkNinja is the company behind the hugely successful Shark Floorcare and Ninja Kitchen brands. From our European Head Office in Leeds and Design Office in London SharkNinja has rapidly carved out a significant market share in the housewares industry, becoming one of the leading companies in this sector. We aspire to become the world’s most admired small home appliance company by positively impacting people’s lives every day in every home around the world.
Over the last 12 months we have doubled our headcount, and have continued to build our presence in the UK and Europe, holding number one spot in several categories. We are currently looking to grow our Commercial Finance team in Leeds, and have an opportunity for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join on a permanent basis.
Commercial Finance Analyst
The Commercial Finance team business partners the Sales and Marketing teams to drive, support, challenge and advise on commercial decision making within the business. The team is critical to delivering business objectives through accurate and timely performance reporting, robust sales and profit forecasts and high-quality analysis and insight.
The Commercial Finance Analystwill be responsible for supporting and developing the business’ performance reporting requirements with a focus on our core UK business. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Director - EU Retail you will take joint ownership for all reporting requirements critical to driving business performance and support with day to day requirements of the various business partners.
The role would suit an ambitious AAT qualified / CIMA part qualified candidate with 18 months + of industry experience and a desire to complete their CIMA studies and progress within a fast paced, rapidly growing business. A competitive salary and accountancy study support package are available for the right candidate.
Duties and responsibilities
Business Partnering
Working closely with Account Managers, supporting with commercial decisions through provision of actionable insight and challenging assumptions
Performance Reporting
Owning and developing the process of all reporting, taking responsibility for accuracy of the reporting
Monthly Forecasting
Supporting the Commercial Finance Manager to generate accurate forecasts that are based on robust data and assumptions
Data maintenance
- Ensuring all data is accurate, consistent, and that the data capturing process is reliable and efficient for both the UK and EU
- Monitoring and reporting of market pricing
- Control, maintenance and reporting of the sales discount allowances for retailers
- Administration and communication of promotion calendars
- Ad hoc analysis and support as needed
About you
- AAT or CIMA part qualified with a desire to complete qualification
- 18 months + experience within industry, preferably FMCG or retail but other backgrounds will be considered
- Intermediate or above MS Excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and can do attitude
What we are offering
- Salary plus 10% annual bonus
- Study support package and clear path of progression within a growing business
- Open plan office with modern facilities, with home working available
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Benefits package including pension, healthcare and dental cover
- Staff discount across all of our products
- Free on-site parking
