Commercial Finance Analyst

Axon Moore; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Commercial Finance Analyst with a forward-thinking company in Chorley. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in providing commercial support to key stakeholders, enhancing trading performance, and driving business growth. Your expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting will be crucial as you analyze trends and identify opportunities for improvement. Enjoy a hybrid working environment, generous leave, and a vibrant workplace culture that prioritizes employee well-being. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Extra day off for birthday

Employee health plan

Death in service insurance

Financial flexibility fund

Rewards portal with exclusive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support business growth through financial forecasting and variance analysis.
• Monitor trading data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst | £40,000-£45,000 plus Bonus | Chorley (Hybrid & Flexible Working) | 25 Days plus Bank Holidays | Progression Opportunities

Axon Moore is pleased to be working in partnership with an ever-growing business based in Chorley, as they recruit for an additional Commercial Finance Analyst on a full-time, permanent basis.

As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will partner with key stakeholders across the business, providing commercial support to aid business decisions.

Through the development of strong relationships across the group, you will understand the requirements, challenges and opportunities impacting trading and provide solutions to enhance trading performance, contributing to the growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the business in reaching its yearly acquisitions target and year-on-year growth of their existing estate.
• Financial forecasting and variance analysis reporting on weekly/monthly KPIs and overall group performance versus budget.
• Monitor daily trading data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth.
• Provide analysis of demand trends to stakeholders with recommendations for product, price and promotional opportunities.
• Track performance of different cohorts over time to measure improvements in LFL sales and profitability.
• Analyse past results for performance identifying trends to then make recommendations for improvements, opportunities, and risks.
• Review and refine processes to encourage automation.
• Complete ROI and trend analysis on practice performance pre and post-acquisition.
• Produce high quality financial reporting to be delivered by senior management.
• Drive integrity, attention to detail and accuracy of reporting. Proactively work with others to ensure necessary improvements to data quality.
• Take ownership of data processes to ensure data is available in a clear and consistent format.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the preparation, analysis and reporting of financial information.
• Experience with forecasting and budgeting.
• Identify and propose process improvement.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Benefits & Package:

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• An exciting calendar of events, fostering a vibrant work culture.
• Employee health plan to prioritise your well-being.
• Death in service insurance.
• Access to our financial flexibility fund, providing additional support when needed.
• Rewards portal with exclusive benefits and offers.