Commercial Finance Analyst

Wade Macdonald; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is partnering with a London-based engineering client to recruit a Commercial Finance professional on a hybrid basis. You will work on project costing, forecasting, revenue recognition and reporting across a portfolio of projects.

The role offers strong exposure to business partnering and finance/operations collaboration, with a path toward senior commercial finance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or studying towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Some exposure to project accounting, commercial finance or FP&A is beneficial.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with detailed data and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining project costing information and ensuring data is complete and accurate.
• Updating project progress, milestones and financial data used for revenue recognition.
• Preparing consolidated portfolio information for review by the Commercial Finance Manager.
• Supporting working capital and cash-flow reporting across projects.
• Providing project data for budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Reconciling project information with ERP accounting records and investigating discrepancies.
• Supporting monthly accounting, revenue recognition and management reporting.
• Assisting with project setup and balance sheet review at project closure.
• Preparing financial analysis for project reviews and stakeholders.
• Building relationships across Finance, Commercial and Operations.
• Supporting reporting improvements and data structure enhancements.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA study in progress

Job description

Location: London Hybrid 3 days in the office

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 plus Bonus and Benefits

About the Client

Our client is a sizeable Engineering organisation operating in a complex, project-led environment. The business places a strong emphasis on collaboration, accuracy and continuous improvement, with Finance working closely alongside operational and commercial teams. This is an excellent environment for someone looking to build their commercial finance experience and develop towards a more senior role.

About the Job

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, this role will provide hands-on commercial finance support across a portfolio of projects. You will play an important part in maintaining accurate project financial information, supporting forecasting and reporting, and helping the wider business understand project performance. The position offers increasing exposure to analysis and business partnering as your experience develops.

Duties will include:

• Maintaining project costing information and ensuring financial data is complete and accurate.
• Updating project progress, milestones and financial information used for revenue recognition.
• Preparing consolidated portfolio information for review by the Commercial Finance Manager.
• Supporting working capital and cash-flow reporting across projects.
• Providing project data for budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Reconciling commercial project information with ERP accounting records and investigating discrepancies.
• Supporting monthly accounting, revenue recognition and management reporting.
• Assisting with project setup and ensuring balance sheet items are appropriately reviewed at project closure.
• Preparing financial analysis for project reviews and operational stakeholders.
• Building strong relationships across Finance, Commercial and Operations.
• Supporting improvements to reporting, data structures and financial processes.

About the Successful Applicant

You will ideally be part-qualified or studying towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, although qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered. Some exposure to project accounting, commercial finance or FP&A would be beneficial. Strong Excel skills, confidence working with detailed data and good communication skills are essential, alongside a methodical approach, curiosity and a genuine desire to develop commercially.

What You Will Receive in Return

This role offers the opportunity to build strong technical experience in project and commercial finance while working closely with experienced finance and operational stakeholders. You will gain exposure to forecasting, cash management, reporting and business partnering, with clear scope for your responsibilities to grow as your capability develops.

The organisation offers a collaborative environment where you can develop your commercial understanding, strengthen your systems and analytical skills, and progress towards a more senior commercial finance position.