Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Glanbia Performance Nutrition

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey 

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented Commercial Finance Analyst to join our UK Finance team. In this role, you will provide critical financial support to the business, deliver accurate reporting and help drive commercial decision‑making. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their analytical and business partnering skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting & Insights

• Run weekly dashboards to support the Sales team, ensuring data integrity and providing clear commentary where required.
• Deliver accurate monthly reporting to cross‑functional teams, helping stakeholders understand commercial performance.
• Monitor performance against targets and provide insight into key drivers and trends.

Trade Deduction Management

• Review and approve trade deductions in line with commercial guidelines.
• Maintain and administer the trade deduction management system, ensuring claims are logged, tracked, and reconciled accurately.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to resolve deduction queries and prevent recurring issues.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, working closely with the FP&A Manager to input, update and maintain data within the planning system, ensuring forecasts are accurately reflected.

Process & Reporting Improvement

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve reporting, data sources, and existing financial processes.
• Support automation initiatives to increase efficiency and improve accuracy across the finance team.
• Contribute to the ongoing optimisation of tools, systems, and dashboards.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic modelling).
• Previous experience in a finance, commercial, or analytical role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional team

Desirable

• Experience with trade deduction management.
• Experience in FMCG, retail, or a commercial environment.
• Working knowledge of financial planning tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP, Oracle, or similar).

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

What We’re Looking For

• A self‑starter who takes ownership and drives continuous improvement.
• Someone comfortable working with data and converting it into meaningful insights.
• A team player who can build relationships and support business partners effectively.

Where and How You Will Work

The opportunity will be based in London, UK with hybrid working arrangements available which offer you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance. 

What We Would Like to Offer You

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, and 401K.

About Glanbia

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5,800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates. We will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.