Senior Finance Analyst - Commercial Finance (Franchise & Licensing)

UK & Europe | 12 Month FTC

West London | Hybrid | High-Growth Consumer Brand

-60,000 - -70,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Many other perks

We are partnering with a leading global consumer brand operating through a highly successful franchise and licensing model across the UK & parts of Europe. This is a fast-paced, commercially driven environment where local entrepreneurial ownership meets global scale and where finance plays a critical role in shaping performance.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a commercially astute Senior Finance Analyst to act as the finance lead for the UK licensing business, partnering closely with senior Licensee and Franchise leaders to drive insight, performance, and decision-making across a complex multi-partner environment.

You will sit within a high-performing Commercial Finance team and take ownership of financial insight across a diverse portfolio of licensed partners, from large-scale multi-site operators (50+ locations) to independently run family-owned businesses, each with different operating models and commercial dynamics.

This is a highly visible role where you will translate financial performance into clear, actionable business insight that supports joint planning, trading decisions, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance partner for the UK licensing business, building trusted relationships with senior franchise / licence stakeholders
• Lead end-to-end P&L analysis, performance reviews, and commercial insight generation across multiple licensed partners
• Own financial input into joint business planning, forecasting, and budgeting cycles
• Deliver clear, compelling financial storytelling tailored for senior non-finance audiences
• Provide actionable insight on sales performance, margin, investment, and operational drivers
• Support decision-making across key commercial areas including marketing, operations, IT, supply chain, and store development
• Ensure timely, accurate and insightful reporting across the licensing portfolio
• Identify and drive improvements in reporting tools, processes, and data quality
• Support and mentor junior analysts within the wider FP&A team

Key Stakeholder Relationships

• UK Licensing & Franchise Leaders
• Commercial Finance & Accounting teams
• Operations & Store Development teams
• Supply Chain stakeholders
• EMEA & International Finance teams

About You
We are looking for a commercially confident finance professional who thrives in fast-moving, multi-stakeholder environments.

You will bring:

• Experience in commercial finance / FP&A / business partnering roles
• Exposure to multi-site retail, FMCG, hospitality or franchise / licensing models (highly desirable)
• Strong track record of influencing non-finance senior stakeholders
• Ability to simplify complex financial data into clear, actionable insight
• Experience across budgeting, forecasting, P&L ownership and performance analysis
• Strong Excel and financial modelling capability (PowerPoint essential for storytelling)
• Exposure to tools such as Power BI, SAP, Tableau, Anaplan or similar is advantageous
• A proactive, resilient mindset with strong attention to detail and curiosity for the business

You will ideally be part-qualified or recently qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA), although strong QBE candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.

Why This Role?
This is more than a traditional finance role. It is a true commercial partnering position within a decentralised, franchise-led operating model where finance directly influences performance across a portfolio of entrepreneurial partners.

You will gain exposure to senior leadership, international markets, and a broad commercial agenda spanning marketing, operations, and investment strategy all within a high-profile global consumer business.

A rare opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact role where no two days are the same.

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