Commercial Finance Cost Analyst

Robert Walters UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Commercial Finance Cost Analyst to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in the exciting field of holiday rentals, where you'll manage financial performance across a diverse portfolio. You will be responsible for leading the forecasting and analysis of business drivers while collaborating with various departments to enhance cost management. With a flexible hybrid working model, this role promises to be both rewarding and impactful, allowing you to contribute to the company's long-term success through insightful financial strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen with a focus on cost management.
• Experience in financial forecasting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and analysis of key business drivers.
• Ensure alignment in accounting practices across the business.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Financial Modelling

KPI Development

Cost Management

Tools

Excel

Financial Software

Job description

Robert Walters is thrilled to be partnering with a leading international holiday rentals group as they seek to appoint a talented and driven Commercial Finance Cost Analyst to join their dynamic team. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work with a leading holiday vacation rentals company, managing a large portfolio of properties across multiple countries. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the forecasting and analysis of critical business drivers, ensuring robust financial performance and contributing to long-term value creation. The position is primarily based in Manchester, with a flexible hybrid working model.

What you'll do:

As a Commercial Finance Cost Analyst, your role will be integral to maintaining strong financial cost performance within the company. You will lead the forecasting and analysis of key business drivers, working closely with colleagues across the organisation to create robust cost management and discipline. Your keen eye for detail will enable you to identify variances, develop mitigating actions, and track these on an ongoing basis. You will also ensure alignment across the business in how things are accounted for, facilitating accurate and insightful analysis to drive maximum benefit and efficiency.

1. Lead the forecasting and analysis of key business drivers
2. Create strong cost management and discipline across the organisation
3. Identify causes of variances and develop mitigating actions
4. Ensure alignment across the business in accounting practices
5. Proactively work with budget holders to identify risks and opportunities
6. Deliver accurate opex costings within required timescales
7. Champion agile thinking and continuous innovation for process improvement

What you bring:

1. Financially and commercially astute
2. Detailed understanding of forecasting processes
3. Ability to meet multiple tight deadlines
4. Experience with financial modelling and KPIs
5. Tech-savvy with ability to adapt systems for reporting and forecasting

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

• Contract Type: FULL TIME
• Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Associate
• Location: Manchester
• Focus: Financial Planning & Analysis
• Industry: Accountancy
• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum + bonus + benefits

Job Reference: JZG9V9-00B57860

Date posted: 30 April 2025

Consultant: Emma Savage