Reporting to the UK Commercial Finance Manager, the Sales & Operational Analyst plays a critical role in the organisation acting as a Sales & Operational Finance business partner. The candidate would be working closely with sales leadership teams and supply managers challenging business performance, updating monthly forecasting models and driving improved forecasting accuracy through analysis and insights.

The role will also entail working closely with other EU counterparts to effectively translate and consolidate forecasts for the supply of drinks and machines to our factory with the aim is to maximise efficiency, reduce wastage and ensure consistent and uninterrupted supply.

The success of this role will require a well proactive well organised individual with a high level of attention to detail. They will need to have the ability to present data/trends/analysis at all levels of the organisation and be able to effectively challenge performance to drive efficiency and accuracy.

This a 13 month maternity cover position

Key responsibilities-

· Provide an objective view of the forecasts (Volume & NSV) to ensure that they are realistic and confident in the delivery with any major fluctuations substantiated.

· Support Sales teams by giving a consultative view on market insights and understanding trends that influence performance by providing a suite of demand KPI reports

· Producing routine business Scorecards/Reports in a timely manner for various stakeholders summarising reasoning for trends and major movements

· Seeks feedback and leads continuous improvement efforts to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of reporting and analysis

· Produce the Forecasts for Supply, meeting with all EU Marketing heads periodically to consolidate and confirm submission

· Providing updates to relevant parties relating to drinks and machines highlighting supply and demand risks such as stock outs / machine availability due to supply delays etc.

· Raising PO’s for machine based on Demand & Supply analysis

· Build and maintain robust, comprehensive, and accurate planning tools for all EU consolidation.

· Keep a close network regarding new innovations to ensure markets are including relevant forecasts which are supported with relevant validation

Provide adhoc reporting required across the UK business including, but not limited to:-

· NSV Reporting requirements for Lavazza HQ

· S&OP actuals input (forecasting)

· Any deep-dive analysis required

· Any adhoc requests from the business

· Works closely with the UK teams team to understand any changes to NSV/Volume forecast

· Uses the EU NSV/Volume forecast & plan to confirm supply requirements for both drinks and machines

· Encompassing a consultative approach to the UK leadership team to drive key decisions for future business performance

· High attention to detail required, ensuring strong levels of forecasting accuracy across all categories

Effectively utilises reporting systems to deliver prompt and accurate adhoc reporting requirements and insights to the business

Qualifications Required -

University Degree or equivalent

Part qualified ACCA with relevant experience

Revenue Forecasting/Budgeting - essential

SAP - essential

Key Competencies Required -

· Preferred: 3-5 years functional experience in a demand planning / financial analysis role

· Structured ways of working

· High level of proactiveness and willingness to take responsibility

· Strong character required to stand up to leadership teams and hold them to account

· Excellent communication capability, both written and verbal

· Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

· Ability to meet deadlines timely and accurately is critical

· Conflict Management

Please only apply if you are based within the UK due to the interview process.

It is ESSENTIAL to have the relevant qualifications and work based experience

This role will be subject to a Basic DBS Screening

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 months

Salary: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Canteen
Company events
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site gym
On-site parking
Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

Basingstoke, RG24 8NU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2023

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