Commercial Finance Manager

A high-growth PE‑backed food retail business is seeking an experienced interim financial modeller for a short‑term project to develop a proof‑of‑concept consolidated data model in Excel. This model will serve as a central source of truth for key business functions and demonstrate the value of investing in a unified data platform (e.g., Onesource).

Key Responsibilities

• Build a comprehensive Excel‑based model that consolidates:
• - Retailer and supermarket portal data
• - Seasonality and calendar‑based demand shifts
• - Sales performance and forecasts
• - Demand planning metrics
• - Supply chain data including tonnage and packaging
• Map and link disparate data sources into a single, manipulable sheet
• Ensure the model is scalable and adaptable for future integration into Onesource
• Collaborate with stakeholders across commercial, supply chain, and finance teams
• Present findings and model outputs using Power BI dashboards

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in financial modelling and data consolidation in Excel
• Strong understanding of FMCG or grocery retail data structures
• Proficiency in Power BI for data visualization and reporting
• Ability to work independently and deliver high‑quality outputs under tight timelines
• Experience with supply chain, demand planning, and sales data is highly desirable
• A fully functional Excel model linking all relevant data points
• A clear documentation of assumptions, logic, and structure
• Power BI visualizations to support stakeholder presentations
• Recommendations for future investment in data infrastructure (e.g., Onesource)

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function & Industries

Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Retail, and Wholesale Food and Beverage

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

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