Commercial Finance Analyst

Navitas; Shippon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational services company in Oxford is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to serve as a finance business partner for a portfolio of Colleges. This role involves managing financial queries and providing budget and forecasting support. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant accounting qualification and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Confident, resilient, and independently driven individual.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret large volumes of data.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a finance business partner to a portfolio of Colleges.
• Manage financial queries and assist with month-end tasks.
• Provide budget preparation and forecasting support.

Skills

Confident, resilient, and independently driven

Highly analytical

Excellent interpersonal skills

Enthusiastic with a positive attitude

Experience with scenario planning and data modelling

Education

Fully/Part Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about education and ready to make a difference? We are seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our busy team in Oxford. This full-time, temporary maternity-cover role involves delivering financial insight and partnering with a portfolio of Colleges and central support functions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a finance business partner to a portfolio of Colleges and central support functions
• Manage financial queries and assist with month-end tasks
• Provide budget preparation and forecasting support
• Conduct insightful analyses to inform decision-making
• Engage closely with Finance teams and College leadership to ensure financial integrity, compliance, and business success

Commercial Finance Analyst Requirements

• Fully/Part Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Confident, resilient, and independently driven
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret large volumes of data
• Experience with scenario planning and data modelling
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration within the business
• Enthusiastic with a positive “can do” attitude and willingness to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

At Navitas, we are committed to transforming lives through education, supporting over 70,000 aspirational learners annually. Our University Partnerships Europe team collaborates with 14 universities across the UK and beyond to provide high-quality pathway courses for students worldwide. Join us in our mission to create meaningful educational opportunities!

If you think you are suitable for this Commercial Finance Analyst role, please apply now and embark on a fulfilling career with us!