Senior Financial Analyst

Rate: £350–£450 per day via umbrella Contract: Approximately 6 months Location: Central London Start: Immediate preferred; candidates available in early November will also be considered KennedyPearce is partnering with an established consumer brand to recruit an Interim Senior Finance Analyst to take ownership of commercial analysis and FP&A across its product business. This assignment will suit an experienced contractor who can quickly understand a business, work independently and deliver clear commercial insight from the outset. With a strong focus on pricing, inventory, stock and forecasting, you will help the business understand product performance and make informed decisions on profitability and working capital. The role

• Take ownership of commercial finance analysis and reporting for the product business.
• Analyse pricing, product margins and profitability, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide insight into inventory levels, stock movements, stockholding and slow-moving or obsolete products.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for the product business, challenging assumptions and highlighting key variances.
• Assess sales trends, product mix and cost movements to explain performance and inform decisions.
• Partner with finance and commercial stakeholders, translating detailed analysis into practical recommendations.
• Review existing reports, models and processes, making improvements where needed to establish reliable, useful management information. About you
• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Proven commercial finance or FP&A experience within a product-based retail or consumer business.
• Strong practical experience of pricing, margin analysis, inventory and stock reporting.
• An established interim contractor with experience taking ownership of similar assignments and delivering with limited supervision.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work confidently with complex data.
• Commercially minded, analytical and comfortable challenging assumptions.
• Available immediately or by early November. If you are an experienced contractor who can take ownership quickly and bring strong product finance expertise, please apply or contact Tom Kierman at KennedyPearce for a confidential discussion.