Financial Analyst

A bit about us. Grind is a coffee company that lives in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded across London with cafés, coffee trucks and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery. Today, we serve millions of cups of coffee across London and the UK each year, and we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people make better, more sustainable coffee at home. You’ll find our coffee beans, compostable coffee pods and ready-to-drink coffee cans - in supermarkets across the UK and in hotels around the world. Based in Shoreditch, we have a team of talented people working on everything from product development to finance, to customer experience. We’re looking for someone to join our growing team and help us in building the future of Grind. We think coffee can be a force for good. Whether it's through creating the UK's first compostable coffee pods, our plastic-free packaging or carbon-free shipping - we're on a mission to be the world's most sustainable coffee company. In 2023, we created our charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, to undo the damage done by the global coffee industry - in our first year, we recovered 43 million pods' worth of ocean-bound plastic. A bit about the role. We’re looking for a commercially minded Finance Analyst to support accurate, insightful and well-controlled financial planning and reporting across the business. Working across FP&A and commercial finance, you’ll support budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting and analysis across Grind’s channels, with a strong focus on the accuracy, integrity and consistency of financial data. You’ll combine strong attention to detail with the ability to step back and explain what is driving performance, where risks and opportunities sit, and what actions the business should take. You’ll work closely with Finance and stakeholders across the business, with a clear progression path into a Commercial Finance / FP&A Manager role within two years. Responsibilities. Support the annual budget, regular reforecasts and longer-term financial planning. Own key elements of the consolidation of budgets, forecasts and actuals, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Produce accurate and timely weekly and monthly reporting across revenue, gross margin, operating costs and profitability. Own the production of the Monthly Business Review (MBR) pack for SLT and the Board. Review financial outputs in detail, identifying anomalies, inconsistencies and data-quality issues before reporting. Analyse performance against budget, forecast and prior periods, clearly explaining key variances and drivers. Build and maintain financial models for forecasting, scenario planning, investment cases and commercial decisions. Analyse sales, volume, pricing, product mix, channel performance and margins to identify risks and opportunities. Partner with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Ecommerce and Marketing to support planning and decision-making. Improve FP&A processes, dashboards and reporting tools to strengthen the accuracy, consistency and accessibility of financial information. You’ll have. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work confidently with large and complex datasets. A solid understanding of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance. The ability to analyse revenue, gross margin, costs and profitability across different products or channels. Advanced Excel, you will understand how to build 3-statement forecast models built up from Business Unit forecasts Strong commercial judgement and an interest in understanding the operational drivers behind financial results. The ability to turn detailed analysis into clear, practical recommendations. Excellent attention to detail, with a structured and accurate approach to your work. Strong communication skills and confidence working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. A proactive mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment. Curiosity, good judgement and a willingness to challenge assumptions constructively. Bonus if you have… Experience working in FP&A, commercial finance or a similar analytical finance role. Experience within FMCG, hospitality, retail, ecommerce or another multi-channel consumer business. Experience analysing product, customer or channel-level profitability. Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Looker or another data visualisation platform. Experience using SQL or working directly with data warehouses. Experience with financial planning, ERP or accounting systems. Progress towards, or an interest in completing, a recognised accounting qualification. A love of coffee and an interest in sustainable consumer brands. Diversity and Inclusion. Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status. If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know. Benefits and perks Extra Holiday: Gain an extra day of holiday for each year you spend with us, capped at 3 additional days. SpectrumLife: Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support. Referral Bonus: Earn a bonus for bringing great talent to our team (£250 for employees, £450 for managers). Discounts online: Up to 40% off our retail line online. Crew Card: Enjoy 50% off all food and drinks, plus two free coffees a day at Grind locations. Team Events: Participate in regular team events and enjoy a stocked office with healthy breakfast and snacks. Family & Friend Discounts: Special discounts for family and friends. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity: Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity benefits once eligible. Salary. £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.