Junior Commercial Analyst Croyden 2023

Part of a key team which supports buyers in the calculation and invoicing of supplier income across the business, developing strong and effective cross-functional working relationships and driving process improvements to enable the business to deliver company targets and profitability. This role reports to the Senior Commercial Analyst (Margin Support).

A typical day in this role includes

• Co-ordinate the periodic promotional support process, working closely with the Commercial team to ensure all submissions are submitted accurately and on time
• Support the Senior Commercial Analyst in identifying gaps and inefficiencies where income may not be being claimed and implementing tools, reports, analysis and process improvements accordingly
• Manage a supplier income portfolio, facilitating the timely throughput of generating invoices to suppliers, building a working relationship with the relevant Commercial teams to do so
• Support the Financial Control team in the management of aged debt so disputes are resolved quickly, primarily in managing credit note reviews
• Own Income balance sheets ensuring effective controls are in place
• Work alongside the Senior Commercial Analyst in building the income and margin support targets for the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes
• Help develop and deliver role specific training and guidelines to the business around income processes

This job is a good fit for you if

• You have strong attention to detail and can see the ‘big picture'
• You are excited at understanding and finding ways to improve processes
• You are a real self-starter and can take initiative and be proactive to deliver results
• You have a methodical and logical approach to work
• You have the ability to prioritise and manage parallel workflows with tight deadlines
• You enjoy working as part of a team
• You can work at a fast pace, in an ever changing environment
• You are good at building strong collaborative relationships
• You have good communication skills

What you’ll need:

• Part qualified accountancy qualification or intention to study
• Strong Excel skills and ability to master technical skills quickly
• A passion for driving change and process improvement
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for Finance
• Commercial awareness

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.