The Financial Analyst will provide accurate sales analytics and business partnering to support the European operation. Responsibilities include managing sales budgets, performing ROI analysis on promotional activities, and ensuring data integrity across reporting systems.
The ideal candidate should have strong analytical experience and the ability to manipulate large datasets for financial reporting. Proficiency in MS Excel is essential, while experience with SAP, Tableau, and professional accountancy qualifications are highly desirable.
To provide accurate sales analytics information for Fender’s European operation. The role will provide business partnering to key stakeholders in the business, and provide good quality analysis for all aspects of sales and discounts.
Main Responsibilities
Providing monthly and quarterly sales analytics to the business, including performance at a regional, channel, customer and PL level, vs budget and prior years.
Quarterly Customer Performance reporting, for both internal and external purposes.
Active involvement in the sales budgets, including modelling of dealer budgets.
ROI analysis of promotional activity.
Analysis of forward order program, discounts and dealership profiles.
Cost to serve and profitability analytics, at a channel and dealer level.
Checking the integrity of the sales data within the reporting systems, including BW, Tableau and SAP.
Collaborating with the wider Data Analytics team to migrate reporting into new platforms, including use of AI solutions to aid with analysis.
Ad hoc project work
This is an indication of the main responsibilities of the role and the Company reserve the right to amend the content of the role at its discretion.
Key Working Relationships
Internal
Financial Planning & Analysis team
EVP EMEA
Sales Team
Product Team
Finance Team, Europe and US
Global Data Analytics team
External
Limited external relationships
Person Specification
Essential Skills/Experience/Knowledge
Relative strong Analytics experience
Ability to manipulate large amounts of raw data, to produce financial information
Ability to analyse figures and present the information in a readable and understandable format for non-finance staff
Advanced IT skills (MS Excel)
Multi-currency work experience required
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Flexible approach and inquisitive nature
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with different cultures and styles
Desirable Skills/Experience/Knowledge
Recognised accountancy qualification
Experience of Hyperion, Tableau, BW and SAP
Use of AI Solutions to aid in Analytics
Consumer Goods or Manufacturing Background preferred
About Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a premier manufacturer of iconic musical instruments and accessories, empowering musicians of all levels since 1946.