Finance Analyst (Commercial FP&A) - Yankee Candle

Job ID: 13322 

Alternate Locations: United Kingdom-England-Manchester; United Kingdom-England-Bristol; United Kingdom-England-Cheadle; United Kingdom-England-London 

Finance Analyst (Commercial FP&A) – Yankee Candle

Location: Bristol or Manchester area (Cheadle) or London (Hammersmith)

Reports to: Commercial Finance Manager

Contract type: Permanent
 

Your Role & Team in a Nutshell

As a Finance Analyst, you will partner closely with Sales and Marketing teams across the UK and Ireland to drive strong commercial performance for Yankee Candle and other brands in Home Fragrance category. You will provide insight-led financial analysis, support planning cycles, and help ensure robust financial governance. You will be part of a collaborative finance team, working cross-functionally to influence decisions and deliver sustainable results.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end reporting by building accruals, analysing variances, and ensuring all FP&A deliverables are provided on time and to a high standard
• Prepare budgets and forecasts by facilitating the process, analysing and challenging assumptions, and providing insight‑driven recommendations
• Produce monthly P&L reporting and clearly communicate financial performance to Sales and Marketing teams
• Act as a business partner for Home Fragrance category, driving accountability for P&L delivery and supporting commercial decision‑making
• Oversee Trade and Marketing Spend governance by monitoring investment budgets, assessing ROI, and ensuring alignment with brand guidance and internal policies
• Support the Finance Manager with commercial analysis, business cases, and ad‑hoc reporting
• Maintain financial tools for the cluster, including trackers, forecasts, and analytical tools
• Participate in projects aimed at driving process improvements or enhancing capability

What You’ll Need

Minimum:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification or finalist status
• Demonstrated relevant finance experience
• Strong analytical skills with advanced MS Excel capability

Your advantage:

• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle etc.)
• Ability to translate complex data into clear commercial insight
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, changing environment

What You Gain

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.

Join us and benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at home p.w.)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Bravo – our global recognition programme where teammates can recognise each other and exceptional work is rewarded
• Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
• Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership

Are you interested?

If so, please click on “Apply Now” on this site and upload your CV.

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