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Commercial Finance Analyst

Dickson O'Brien
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 1LN, England

Salary

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their finance team, reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager.
  • The role involves business partnering with key stakeholders, preparing trading reports, and analyzing performance to support decision-making.
  • Candidates should be part qualified accountants (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with strong commercial finance acumen and excellent communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required, along with analytical abilities and attention to detail.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, but the specific figure is not mentioned, and candidates should have relevant experience in commercial finance.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Commercial Finance Analyst to join their dynamic and ever-growing finance team!

Reporting directly to the Commercial Finance Manager, you will get the opportunity to collaborate with key decision makers and senior operations managers across the wider business and play a key role in providing valuable commercial insights, reports, and analysis to support business decision-making whilst also optimizing and challenging financial performance.

If you have a strong commercial finance acumen and are ready to take the next step in your career, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!


Duties & Responsibilities

Business partnering with key stakeholders & senior operations managers.

Identifying and monitoring KPIs.

Preparing weekly trading reports / dashboards.

Preparing monthly presentations on trading performance, identifying key trends whilst using clear & concise methods.

Identifying opportunities to improve processes or reporting data.

Working alongside the management accounts team to understand monthly performance by brand, site & location.

Reviewing of P&L cost items on a regular basis to develop understanding of cost base and presenting key trends.

Working closely with operational managers to optimise performance, control cost and improve profitability.

Providing support and logical data to improve & influence decision-making.

Quarterly forecasting.

Leading & managing budget preparation.

Other analysis or tasks as requested by the CFO, Finance Director, or Financial Controller.


Candidate Requirements

Part qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA.

Excellent communicator with the confidence and ability to discuss numbers with senior members of the finance function including the CEO / CFO.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and great knowledge of Excel.

Strong commercial finance and business acumen.

Analytical and adaptable with good attention to detail.

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