Commercial Finance Analyst

Dickson O'Brien Associates Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Crewe is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to support commercial finance activities. The role involves data analysis, report design, and participation in budgeting processes to enhance financial performance across the organization. Candidates should be adept at managing timelines and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Commercial Finance with clear financial partnering.
• Prepare and design reports, including management reporting and forecasting.
• Conduct regular reporting to meet deadlines and provide variance analysis.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and develop automated reporting.

Job description

Overview

The Financial Planning Analyst will support the Head of Commercial Finance in providing clear and effective commercial finance partnering and promoting the Commercial Finance function brand across the organisation as an efficient and professional team that enables commercial growth.

The Commercial Finance Analyst role will involve a mix of data analysis, report build and design as well as monthly management reporting and forecasting and budget preparation, including:

• regular reporting to deadlines
• liaison with stakeholders at various levels within the business (providing regular variance analysis and feedback on financial performance)
• ad hoc data analysis and reporting requests – including spreadsheet build and report development and automation
• involvement in monthly and annual budget and forecasting processes
• continuous improvement

The role supports the Commercial Finance team with the provision of timely and accurate management information, variance analysis, budgets and forecasting as well as adhoc reporting to stakeholders within the business.