Commercial Finance Analyst

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an FP&A Analyst to join their expanding finance team. This role is perfect for those with a background in commercial finance, offering the chance to work closely with senior management and contribute to the financial planning process. You will play a crucial role in enhancing business performance through insightful reporting and analysis, while also having the opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. If you're eager to advance your finance career and thrive in a growing market, this position offers fantastic potential for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance with a focus on financial reporting.
• Part-qualified or fully qualified in ACCA/CIMA/ACA.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to enhance business performance.
• Provide financial performance reporting and track key business KPIs.
• Support financial planning on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Skills

Commercial Finance Experience

Financial Reporting

Financial Planning

Business Performance Analysis

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Fully qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Job description

A Wakefield-based software company is seeking to expand its finance team with an FP&A Analyst position. In this role, you will support senior finance by producing financial reports and providing commentary to assist the commercial team. As a vital member of the finance department, you will regularly communicate financial information to department heads. This position offers excellent exposure and the chance to work in a growing market with a company that provides great opportunities for career progression.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with prior experience in commercial finance who is looking to advance their career in a dynamic and forward-thinking business.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and highlight opportunities to enhance business performance
• Work closely with senior management on a global scale, focusing on a specific client portfolio to ensure a solid understanding of the business and its commercial drivers
• Assist in financial planning on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Act as a business partner to senior stakeholders, providing insights into business performance
• Provide regular financial performance reporting and track key business KPIs
• Support commercial modelling and assist in building business cases
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the finance function
• Offer ad-hoc analysis, guidance, and support related to financial performance and processes
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks as needed

Ideally, you will have experience in commercial finance and be either part-qualified (with 2 or fewer exams remaining) or fully qualified in ACCA/CIMA/ACA. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to have a significant impact on the business.

If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career, this role offers great potential for growth and advancement.