Commercial Finance Analyst

Lloyd's List Intelligence; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Commercial Finance Analyst to enhance their revenue reporting and financial analysis. This pivotal role involves collaborating with the Sales team to drive optimal financial performance and support strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for delivering insightful month-end reports, managing commissions, and developing financial tools that empower senior management. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you have a passion for finance and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday, rising to 27 after 2 years

Life assurance of 4x salary

Company pension scheme

Up to 4 days paid volunteering

Healthy lifestyle subsidy up to £250

Enhanced family leave

Flexible benefits including private healthcare and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Experience in financial controlling and business partnering roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with global Sales team for financial decision-making.
• Develop financial reporting tools and dashboards for management.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Financial Controlling

Excel Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Power BI

Salesforce

Job description

We are the industry experts delivering actionable maritime insight, data, technology, and analytics trusted by 60,000 professionals across the globe to drive commercial advantage, evaluate risk, and support the efficient and lawful movement of seaborne trade.

Our data is collected only from the most reputable partners and accurate sources, many of which are exclusive to us and our customers.

Our advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and industry expertise transform our unparalleled data into powerful insights delivered through data and analytics platforms and services, news and commentary, and publications that help professionals in maritime operations, risk, and compliance stay well informed.

Leading seaborne trade through change with data transparency, innovative technology, and human ingenuity.

Role Profile

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to assume the newly created role of Commercial Finance Analyst. The Commercial Finance team oversees all commercial and revenue-generating parts of the business, particularly the Sales & Product teams and related functions. They will be responsible for revenue reporting and related finance areas such as commissions, deferred revenue, and bad debt.

This role involves collaborating with and challenging the global Sales team to ensure appropriate targets are set, pipelines are managed, and marketing spend and other costs drive optimal returns. The position requires solving problems at a group level, ensuring consistency across regions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations of global revenues, commissions, and bad debt, identifying key drivers and variances.
2. Partner with the Global Sales team to ensure opportunities are pursued, and decisions are based on the best available financial information.
3. Liaise with the Head of Regions to collate trading forecasts, including weekly trading meeting decks and monthly updates.
4. Assist in preparing budgets and half-yearly forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and tracking actuals versus projections.
5. Collaborate with sales, product, and marketing teams to support decision-making and financial planning, ensuring financial objectives are met.
6. Develop and maintain financial reporting tools and dashboards for accurate and timely reporting to senior management.
7. Manage a smooth and efficient monthly commissions calculation and payment process.
8. Support the Head of Commercial Finance in providing commercial support across the business, including sales and product teams.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Strong commercial acumen with strategic approach, numeric and analytical skills
• Financial controlling experience with a business-partnering role
• Keen eye for detail and strong Excel skills for managing large datasets
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic collaborator, motivated team player

Desirable

• Experience with Oracle NetSuite or similar finance systems
• Experience with Power BI & Salesforce
• Passion for understanding business drivers, both financial and non-financial
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

Our Promise to You - Benefits

• 25 days holiday, rising to 27 after 2 years, plus a day off for your birthday
• Life assurance of 4x salary
• Company pension scheme: 5% employee contribution matched by 5% employer contribution
• Up to 4 days paid volunteering
• Healthy lifestyle subsidy up to £250
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, shared parental leave)
• Flexible benefits including private healthcare and dental insurance

We recognize that the ideal candidate may not meet every requirement. If you're excited about working with us and meet most criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be exactly what we need!

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, creating a supportive environment where all colleagues can succeed. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, or other protected characteristics.

Please inform us of any accommodations needed to support your application.