Commercial Finance Analyst

HH Global; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will partner with leadership to drive growth through financial insights and governance. Your expertise in financial analysis and commercial modelling will be essential as you support the planning and forecasting processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact business performance. If you are passionate about finance and eager to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree educated and nearing completion of professional finance qualification.
• Experience as a management accountant or finance analyst.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial reporting and analysis to support business performance.
• Collaborate with operational management to understand commercial drivers.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Analysis

Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Modelling

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Professional qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Tools

ERP Systems

Reporting Platforms

Job description

Role Overview

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, the Commercial Finance Analyst will be responsible for all aspects of finance as it relates to a portfolio of operations.

As a key business partner, the successful candidate will support their Vice President and/or Business Directors and their direct reports in driving growth and business performance by providing financial expertise and insight. The Commercial Finance Analyst will also use their technical and inter-personal skills to ensure that key governance processes and framework are adhered to.

Core Responsibilities

• Work closely with operational management, ensuring a strong understanding of the business and its commercial drivers.
• Providing regular reporting on financial performance and business KPIs.
• Proactively identifying and highlighting opportunities to improve business performance.
• Providing commercial modelling and assisting in business case building.
• Managing periodic planning and forecasting processes, supporting management with necessary analysis and guidance.
• Supporting the effectiveness of the Finance function:
  • Initiate and deliver projects and process improvements to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the function.
  • Support the continued development of our reporting suite; providing guidance and support to the business users and proactively identifying opportunities to improve clarity and understanding.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues fulfilling different roles within the wider function; including transactional finance and Group.
• Ensuring HH Global's financial governance frameworks are understood and adhered to.
• Providing ad-hoc analysis, guidance and support across any and all matters related to financial performance and processes.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will recognize our company as one in which they can advance their career through high performance, developing and demonstrating a strong understanding of the business and a desire to take on additional responsibilities across new clients, services and geographies.

Skills & Experience

• Degree educated and towards the end of their professional qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent).
• Previous experience as a management accountant, finance analyst or in a commercial role.
• Strong command of Excel and experience with relevant financial systems, including ERP and reporting platforms.
• Good understanding of general accounting processes.
• Experience of cross border trading and dealing with stakeholders in multiple countries a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills; able to clearly and concisely articulate relevant information to the business and our clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and geographies.
• Organised and proactive; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly numerate and with an eye for detail.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position.

HH Global are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all suitably qualified candidates from any background, regardless of any personal characteristic, especially those protected by law.

We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please reach out to [e-mail].

Please note that we carry out a variety of pre-employment background checks, which are appropriate for the country that you are based in. These may include some of the following; employment history, right to work, identity and validity of professional qualifications (if applicable) checks. In some countries, criminal background, sanction file and/or CIFAS checks may apply. If you have any questions relating to this, please reach out to [e-mail] in the first instance.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary

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