Commercial Finance Analyst

Commercial Finance Analyst working within the Fine Art industry within Park Royal. To contribute to the achievement of the Cadogan Tate Group's business plan objectives by partnering with the UK & Paris General Manager's to deliver profitable cash backed growth in EBITDA through revenue and gross margin expansion and effective management of investment and opex spend.

Client Details

Cadogan Tate Group is internationally recognized as a market leader in fine art logistics (i.e. moving and storage) with full-service operations across the US, London and Paris.Our reputation is built on providing exemplary service to high-net-worth individuals, interior designers, collectors, galleries and museums around the world. This service is underpinned by our fundamental values which inform the way we look after our clients, as well as how we ensure the safe and efficient handling of their possessions.

Description

Preparation of the annual operating Budget for the regional business (c£50m of revenue)Quarterly rolling trading Forecasting, in-month Flash reporting including analysis and explanation of trading variances

Using the management accounts prepared monthly to provide insight and advice to management on interpretating the financial performance in order to improve the speed and effectiveness of business decision makingBusiness partnering with the General Manager and his management team to identify and exploit market opportunities, financial analysis and insight for key strategic objectives (eg. business development, selling of additional add-on services)Tracking of key operational metrics linked to financial performance (sales, service KPI's)Working with the Credit Control and Account Management teams to ensure excellent management of working capital balances especially aged receivablesOversight of the rolling 13-week cashflow forecast submitted to GroupSupport groupwide analysis of current and future financial performanceActive participation in the Finance Leadership Team (FLT) which brings together the key financial leaders in the Group under the Chief Financial Officer

Profile

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a master's degree preferred.ACA is preferred but not required.A demonstrable ability to perform accurate financial analysis and corelate to business performancePrior experience of providing commercial finance/business partnering is preferredExcellent communication skills both within the finance organisation but especially in business terms to the senior operating and general management teamA willingness to learn and cooperate across geographical boundariesAn aptitude for working at pace and a desire/interest in working in a private equity backed environmentPersonal qualities which enable this individual to establish the role from scratch (supported by the FLT and GM) but who also has a high level of EQ with respect to the existing staff and business practicesExcellent Microsoft Office skills

Job Offer

• Private medical care
• Gym membership.
• 25 days holiday
• Parking - Available on site
• Accessible from Harlesden, Park Royal, North Acton or Acton Main Tube/Train Stations
• Parking Onsite
• Excellent progression opportunities
• 4 days in the office at first and then after initial training and getting to grips period Hybrid working will be 3 days in the office and 2 days from home