Junior Commercial Finance Analyst - #2188494

Junior Commercial Finance Analyst (1–2 Years’ Experience)

Reporting to: Senior FBP

Location: Manchester

Join Spectrum Brands, a ~$3B global consumer products company with a portfolio of trusted, market-leading brands including Remington, Russell Hobbs, George Foreman and PowerXL.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 1-2 years' post-graduate experience who enjoys working with numbers but also wants to get involved in the commercial side of a global business.

We are looking for a Junior Commercial Finance Analyst to join our HPC EMEA Commercial Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Sales, Marketing and Finance stakeholders across multiple European markets, supporting commercial decision-making through financial analysis, planning, reporting and business partnering.

You will play an important role in supporting profitable growth, performance visibility and financial governance within the assigned European business hub or markets. The role offers broad exposure to commercial and financial topics in a dynamic international environment.

This role is based in Manchester, and we’re looking for candidates who are already located in the area. You’ll be expected to work onsite three days per week, giving you the opportunity to collaborate closely with the team while maintaining some flexibility.

The Role

As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will support a wide range of commercial finance activities, including:

• Partnering with Sales, Marketing and other Finance teams to provide financial insights and decision support
• Supporting planning and forecasting processes in collaboration with relevant business and Finance stakeholders
• Preparing sales, Gross Margin and profitability reporting, including financial commentary and performance analysis
• Analysing business performance, investigating variances and identifying emerging risks and opportunities
• Supporting customer profitability reviews, commercial initiatives and customer negotiations
• Supporting the financial review and control of marketing investments, including budget tracking, variance analysis and challenge of underlying financial assumptions
• Supporting pricing reviews and governance processes
• Supporting month-end close activities, including customer bonus reporting, accrual reviews and related financial analysis
• Supporting SAP S/4HANA and reporting transformation initiatives
• Ensuring high standards of governance, documentation and financial control

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong analytical capabilities with a genuine interest in commercial decision-making.

You’ll likely have:

• A finance or business-related degree and working towards an accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA)
• 1-2 years' of experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Sales Controlling, Management Accounting or a related Finance role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of planning, forecasting, reporting and financial performance management
• Ability to translate financial analysis into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Experience working with large datasets and financial reporting tools
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP S/4 HANA experience is an advantage
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The confidence to challenge assumptions and provide constructive recommendations
• A proactive mindset and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us?

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your Commercial Finance career within a global consumer goods organisation.

You will:

• Gain broad exposure to commercial and financial decision-making across multiple European markets
• Work closely with senior Sales, Marketing and Finance stakeholders
• Develop expertise across planning, forecasting, pricing, profitability and business partnering
• Be part of a collaborative international finance team
• Contribute to major transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA and reporting improvements
• Build valuable experience in a business-facing finance role

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Colleague discount
• Hybrid working: three days on site, two days working from home

How to Apply

We are keen to hear from motivated and ambitious finance professionals who are looking to develop their careers with Spectrum Brands.

As part of your application, you must submit a CV accompanied by a short covering letter.

Please use this opportunity to tell us:

• Why you are looking to leave your current role.
• What has attracted you to this opportunity at Spectrum Brands.
• Why you believe this role is the right next step in your career.
• What skills, experience and strengths you would bring to our Finance team.

We are interested in understanding not just your experience, but also your motivations and enthusiasm for joining Spectrum Brands.

Please note: Applications submitted without a covering letter or note will not be considered.