Commercial Finance Analyst

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in various projects, providing vital financial support and analysis that drives insight and decision-making. You will collaborate closely with commercial teams to develop financial plans, optimize costs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. With a strong emphasis on communication and relationship-building, this position promises a rewarding career path in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a role that offers both challenge and growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Leading benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel for financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to develop financial plans and forecasts.
• Conduct month-end journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support half-year and year-end audits.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Cost Optimization

Excel Proficiency

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Anderson Knight are seeking a talented Finance Analyst to join one of our key clients, a Glasgow based manufacturing company. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where you will work both within a small team and independently, aligned to a range of key projects.

You will be exposed to a large amount of ad-hoc work, supporting a broad range of finance requirements across the projects. As a Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for providing financial support and analysis to the project, driving insight and decision-making to improve profitability and operational performance.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, key duties will include:

1. Partnering with commercial teams to develop and deliver financial plans and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
2. Journal postings including month end.
3. Balance sheet reconciliations.
4. Identifying opportunities for cost optimization and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
5. Supplier payment reviews.
6. Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and shareholders across the project, providing financial insights and recommendations to support decision making.
7. Half year and year end audit support.

To succeed in this role you will be fully qualified with excellent communication skills in order to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Proficient Excel skills will also be beneficial due to the reliance on this package.

In return is the opportunity to be involved in multiple projects with a company who offer a leading benefits package, as well as clear development and career progression.

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please forward your CV in complete confidence.