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Commercial Finance Analyst

Focus Resourcing Group
Posted 9 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG17LT, England

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Finance Analyst position with a well-established client in the outskirts of Reading.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2-4 years of proven experience in a financial role with a commercial focus and advanced Excel proficiency.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining complex financial models, conducting scenario analysis, and aiding in financial reporting for long-term contracts.
  • The position offers a salary of £45,000 to £55,000, along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, pension, and private healthcare.
  • Candidates should possess strong numerical skills, the ability to present complex data clearly, and be comfortable working independently as well as in a team environment.

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work for our well established client in the outskirts of Reading as a Commercial Finance Analyst.

Your role:

  • Maintain complex financial models.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments to gather necessary data and insights for model accuracy.
  • Working with Excel based Financial Models to aid in business expansion projects.
  • Provide scenario analysis and advise on financial risks, opportunities, and impact of business strategies.
  • Present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Aid in Financial Reporting of long-term contracts both internally and externally.
  • Engage in bid pricing and investment appraisal. Reviewing Commercial performance of new and existing contracts.
  • Variation of contracts, update financial models in accordance with the revised business plans / variations negotiated with the client - to improve project profitability and meet client requirements
  • Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial models and other financial reports and identifying and resolving any discrepancies or errors.

The person:

  • Proven experience working in a financial role which has a commercial focus. Minimum of 2-4 years of experience.
  • Must be Excel proficient - Advance Excel user (comfortable with Excel Formulas and Functions and working with Financial Models is a plus).
  • Comfortable around Excel spreadsheet creation, manipulation (and any other modelling tools).
  • Experience of discounted cash flow analysis skills and use of key cash-based metrics including IRR, NPV, discounted payback period and return on investment.
  • Numerical, mathematical, inquisitive, logical mind.
  • Ability to be curious and question assumptions.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Works well in a pressured environment.
  • Knowledge of Financial Principles: Understanding of basic accounting, finance, and economic principles.
  • Ability to present complex data and analysis in a high impact visual manner to senior stakeholders, drawing out the key messages and findings.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Private Healthcare
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Electric car scheme

For more information, please contact Sharon Tanner or Chloe Bennett on 0118 956 7064

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