Commercial Finance Analyst

CMC Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing commercial finance firm in Greater London is looking for a graduate calibre candidate for a role in their finance team. The position focuses on developing analytical skills through various responsibilities, including sales forecasting and performance reviews. Ideal candidates will possess advanced Excel skills and a strong academic background, with an interest in pursuing an accountancy qualification. This role offers significant growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel skills.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Looking to complete an accountancy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to weekly sales forecasting.
• Conduct performance variance reviews.
• Deliver weekly and monthly reports on revenue and profitability.
• Review product portfolios and category metrics.
• Assess new and seasonal product introductions.
• Monitor key performance indicators.

Skills

Analytical ability

Advanced Excel skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Graduate with strong academic record

Job description

Our client are a large and rapidly growing business who are now looking to add to their commercial finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate calibre candidate who is looking to develop their analytical skills in a highly commercially focussed finance role.

• Contribute to weekly sales forecasting and communicate updates to operational teams
• Conduct performance variance reviews comparing sales mix and costs against budget and prior year
• Deliver weekly and monthly reports on revenue, wastage and profitability with clear recommendations
• Review product portfolios and category metrics to streamline operations
• Assess new and seasonal product introductions
• Monitor key performance indicators including like-for-like sales, transaction volumes, customer spend, stock availability and new product contribution

Ideally you will be a graduate with a strong academic record and be looking to complete an accountancy qualification. You will have a strong analytical ability and advanced excel skills as well as demonstrable commercial acumen.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Please send your CV to apply.