Commercial Finance Analyst - Investment & Decarbonisation

Stagecoach (Scotland); Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagecoach Shared Service Centre in Stockport is recruiting a Commercial Finance Analyst to support capital investment, decarbonisation initiatives and long-term planning. You will turn data into clear insights to drive decisions and performance across the business.

You will partner with finance and operational stakeholders, build robust financial models, forecast and report, and continually improve processes to support Stagecoach's sustainability ambitions.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience supporting capital expenditure, investment or project reporting.
• Advanced Excel and ability to build complex financial models.
• Experience analysing large datasets and using BI tools.
• Strong communication and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Producing and distributing regular financial and performance reporting.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting for capex, decarbonisation projects and central costs.
• Building financial models to support investment decisions and benefit realisation tracking.
• Analysing large volumes of financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Developing and maintaining robust financial models, reporting templates and analytical tools.
• Managing reporting timetables and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Working with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support.
• Supporting long-term strategic planning and investment activity.
• Providing financial support for decarbonisation and EV funding initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting and processes.
• Supporting wider Commercial Finance projects across Stagecoach.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Data analysis

BI tools

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA (part-qualified or qualified)

Tools

BI tools

Financial modeling

Job description

Stagecoach Shared Service Centre in Stockport is recruiting a Commercial Finance Analyst to support capital investment, decarbonisation initiatives and long-term planning. You will turn data into clear insights to drive decisions and performance across the business.

You will partner with finance and operational stakeholders, build robust financial models, forecast and report, and continually improve processes to support Stagecoach's sustainability ambitions.