Finance Analyst

Churchill Howard is looking for a commercially aware finance professional to support operational and strategic decision-making across multiple business areas. You'll play a key role in planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, helping the business stay on track and make smart, data-informed decisions.What You'll Be Doing* Partner with multiple teams to provide financial insight and support, ensuring strong cost control and efficient month-end close processes.* Build and maintain strong working relationships with budget owners to help achieve in-year targets.* Lead the budgeting process across designated business areas, ensuring timelines and inputs are managed effectively.* Support annual business planning by gathering stakeholder input and creating robust financial models.* Dive into financial and operational data to identify trends, uncover risks and opportunities, and deliver meaningful analysis.* Produce accurate and timely forecasts, ensuring financial implications of business plans are fully captured.* Report monthly financial performance, including operating expenses, capital spend, and income, to finance and leadership teams.* Ensure accurate and compliant cost allocations as part of annual regulatory reporting, adhering to relevant accounting guidelines.* Deliver high-quality presentations that clearly communicate insights and drive action.* Contribute to commercially sound business decisions by balancing financial data with broader business context.* Work with non-financial data and operational teams to ensure accuracy and integrity of reporting inputs.* Provide ad hoc analysis and financial modelling to support evolving business needs.To be considered you'll have…* Fully Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA or Equivalent * Strong stakeholder management capabilities - you'll build business relationships inside and outside of finance quickly and effectively. * Experience of working in a large listed business/global brand/large Plc.Why This Role?This is a great opportunity to apply your analytical skills and business acumen in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You'll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, have real impact on business performance, and be encouraged to challenge the status quo.Applicants of all ages and backgrounds with the relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply. Churchill Howard acts in its capacity as an employment agency for permanent and temporary recruitment.