Finance Analyst – Europe

Finance Analyst Fast Track Programme

Location: Flexible across Europe

Manchester, London, Paris, Weybridge, Madrid, Cologne, Warsaw.

We have an amazing opportunity to step into a newly created role within European Finance.

• Are you keen to work on some exciting and transformational projects?
• Do you want to gain exposure across a variety of finance functions: from regional finance partnering to FP&A or from pricing to finance transformation?
• Interested in working on multiple rotations, typically 3-6 months in duration?
• Passionate about “Fast Tracking” your development on an 18-24 month development programme?

We are seeking a Finance Analyst with exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate will spend 18-24 months on 3-6 month rotations in different analyst roles throughout the finance function, with a supported development plan. By the end of the program the candidate should have developed the skills and competencies required to be successful in a Finance management role.

Potential Rotations: regional business partnering teams, FP&A, ERA, Pricing or Finance Transformation

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner the business to ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of our customers, our organization and our shareholders
• Articulate clearly and simply, to the whole business, the levers and drivers that can deliver the strategic objectives
• Identification of strategic business initiatives and actions to drive improvements in functional performance to achieve forecasts and targets
• Provides business with analytics and insights to create value
• Ability to combine F,P&A data analytics with business insights to produce accurate budgets and forecasts and clearly measure and communicate performance against these
• Manage Commercial Finance activities to drive optimum profitability
• Performs the analytics on post investment reviews and monitoring investments, ensuring corrective action is undertaken where required
• Supports the development, implementation and application of a globally and regionally consistent commercial policy, through the delivery and use of standard practices and tools
• Supports the creation and adoption of standard finance tools and processes
• Provides analytical support on supply chain, operations, transport, plant cost analysis, business case preparation, improvement initiatives, supply chain business case governance and global alignment
• Provides support for future looking ad-hoc analysis
• Supervise standard and ad-hoc Finance reporting to efficiently and effectively serve internal customers

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting or in a relevant finance technical discipline
• Desirable: Master’s Degree (e.g. Finance, Business Administration, Accounting) or certified accountant (e.g. ACA, CIMA, CPA)
• Finance experience preferably for complex multinational businesses, with Commercial and Supply Chain Finance expertise
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Established financial, commercial and strategic analysis skills
• Base level financial modeling skills (DCF Analysis, scenario analysis, business case development, business valuations, and operational modelling)
• Commercial acumen with demonstrated strength in solving both structured and unstructured problems
• Advanced Word / Excel / PowerPoint skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to enable the effective management of stakeholders
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively to deadlines and without supervision

What we Offer (UK Benefits):

• Flexible / Hybrid Working Environment
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holidays per annum (plus bank holidays)
• 3 days of volunteering leave per annum
• Life Assurance Cover (3 times your annual salary)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Pension
• Access to the Brambles MyShare Scheme
• Holiday Trading Scheme
• Fantastic opportunities for personal and professional development
• Access to further benefits and discounts via a Benefits App.

As an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.