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Finance Analyst

Greater London, United Kingdom Contract BI & Data Analytics

Reference: 091123_1785336507

Job Title: Finance Analyst (COGS)

Mandatory Skills

SAP (Essential)
Cost Price Maintenance & Control
COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) Management
Financial Data Analysis & Reporting
Month-End Close Support
Process Documentation & Work Instruction Creation
Strong Excel Skills
Attention to Detail
Stakeholder Communication
Data Management & System Updates

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Analyst to support our Finance team during a period of transition. This is a 3-month contract opportunity focused on managing a backlog of cost price corrections and providing SAP-based finance support across the NE region.

The successful candidate will take ownership of cost price maintenance activities, help establish best practices and controls, document processes, and provide month-end reporting support. This role requires strong SAP experience and the ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Price Maintenance & Control

Manage and maintain Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) pricing across all categories within the NE business.
Complete cost price corrections and updates accurately and efficiently.
Perform ongoing price maintenance and ensure system alignment across SAP.
Monitor and maintain data integrity for cost price records.

Process Improvement & Documentation

Identify and recommend best practices for COGS cost price maintenance and control.
Develop and document standardized processes and procedures.
Create comprehensive work instructions for all cost price maintenance and control activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline finance operations.

SAP Support

Provide SAP-based support for finance processes and data maintenance.
Run, extract, and analyze SAP reports as required.
Support month-end activities through report generation and data preparation.
Develop work instructions for SAP report execution and background processing activities.

Month-End Support

Assist the Finance team during month-end close activities.
Support reporting requirements through SAP downloads and data extraction.
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial data and reports.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Proven experience working in a Finance Analyst, Financial Analyst, or similar finance support role.
Strong SAP experience is essential.
Experience with cost price management, COGS maintenance, and financial data controls.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Excel and financial data management.
Experience creating process documentation and work instructions.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Greater London, United Kingdom Contract BI & Data Analytics

Finance Analyst

Greater London, United Kingdom Contract BI & Data Analytics

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