Skills

Leadership Microsoft Excel Resource Allocation Sales Attention to detail Motivation power bi Analytical Skills Marketing

Job Specifications

The Ideal Candidate

Qualified accountant [ACCA / CIMA or equivalent]
FMCG experience necessary
Experience analysing complex data sets and delivering recommendations to senior leadership
Commercial mindset with attention to detail and the ability to challenge assumptions constructively
Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge [required]
Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines
Ability to work effectively with minimal management guidance or supervision
The energy and self-motivation to work within a rapidly growing business that is constantly evolving with changing priorities
An open-minded approach to the role and a flexible, can do, friendly attitude
Good organisational skills and ability to communicate effectively [verbally and in writing]

About Us

itsu is the healthy eating, Asian inspired quick service retail & grocery brand with over 70 stores in the UK and a leading grocery business across Europe and beyond. Renowned for its best-in-class food made fresh in every shop every day, itsu has huge global ambitions with a commitment to continue to open many more stores and intensify the growth of its already thriving grocery arm. With its best-is-class healthy food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

D&I Statement

itsu [grocery] is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for all of our opportunities.

When applying for a role with us, please remove your: full name, name of University/School, address, email address and any photos of you on your CV and covering letter. non-anonymised CVs may not be reviewed

Scope Of The Role

itsu [grocery] is looking for a finance analyst to support on commercial analysis and performance tracking. This position will report into the Head of Commercial Finance, this would suit an experienced analyst looking to help drive continued growth cross-departmentally in a fast moving and innovative company. The successful candidate should demonstrate outstanding numerical and analytical skills, as well as have a passion for the industry and finance.

Work with the management accounts team to deliver analysis on period end statements against budget and projection
Assist in the production of monthly internal and Board financial reports
Produce insightful analysis that helps to drive business performance
Assist in development of all budgets and forecasts, working across departments to ensure accuracy and appropriate resource allocation
Collaborate with the sales, marketing, supply chain and new product teams to optimise profitability
Work alongside the IT team to transfer regular reporting into Power BI and futureproof our systems
Identify and implement improvements to efficiency and controls across departments

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Competitive bonus scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)
Health insurance
Company pension scheme
Hybrid working (2 days wfh)
Opportunity to work from home abroad
50% employee discount in itsu shops
Free itsu lunch
Discounts at major retailers

itsu

About the Company

We are itsu, the leading Asian-inspired quick-service restaurant and grocery brand with over 80 restaurants across the UK, Belgium, and France, and a growing wholesale business across Europe and beyond. We’ve been serving nutritious, Asian-inspired food with respect, precision & passion since 1997. In addition to our restaurants, our itsu [grocery] team develop unique Asian-inspired dishes and ingredients for all major supermarkets across ambient, chilled & frozen. Together we are determined to keep innovating, to keep la... Know more