Commercial Finance Analyst

Lifetime Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading training provider as a Commercial Finance Analyst, responsible for financial analysis and supporting business decisions. Collaborate with various departments to ensure financial accuracy and support strategic initiatives. This role offers a chance to contribute to a progressive culture focused on innovative learning and development.

Benefits

Enhanced Leave

Flexible Working

Discounts

Community Groups

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing presentations for varied stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review month-end reporting for accurate data production.
• Prepare monthly Finance Packs for Board meetings.
• Conduct financial modelling for pricing of new products.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP Software

Job description

You will be joining Lifetime Training, one of the UK's largest training providers, delivering innovative learning strategies through industry-experienced trainers, curriculum experts, and leading-edge technology.

This role is responsible for partnering with all Group companies, supporting their directors with regular and insightful financial analysis, with a particular focus on detailed analysis, pricing models, and contractual support. The role requires collaboration with the Senior Leadership and Finance teams, as well as all departments across the Group.

What will you be doing?

• Review month-end reporting to ensure accurate, timely, & insightful data is produced efficiently.
• Prepare the monthly Finance Packs for presentation at Board meetings, including financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Support stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual financial business plan (budget) and forecasts.
• Conduct financial modelling for pricing of new products and commercial viability reviews.
• Support the development of pricing models.
• Review new client & supplier contracts to mitigate financial risks before CFO sign-off.
• Provide clear financial appraisals of projects, communicating benefits effectively.
• Participate in ad hoc activities and projects as directed by the CFO.
• Deliver additional duties as necessary to meet role objectives.
• Provide robust Management Information & analysis to support month-end results.
• Review the month-end reporting process.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Review accruals, prepayments, and aged debt monthly.
• Create and maintain pricing models for new products/services.

What will you bring to the role?

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW).
• Strong commercial awareness & attention to detail.
• Experience preparing presentations for varied stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with practical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player adaptable to changing priorities.
• Experience with Finance & Accounting systems, such as ERP software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (Lookups & Pivot tables).

It would be great if you had

• Understanding of financial control processes & compliance.
• Experience reviewing legal contracts or background in contract/business law.
• Process improvement expertise.
• Experience with Access Financials.

Why join Lifetime Group?

We offer benefits like enhanced leave, flexible working, discounts, community groups, and more. Explore what being a life-changing person gets you here.

More than just a job

Working here is an opportunity to be part of a supportive, progressive culture focused on enabling potential through innovative learning and development. Our vision is to eliminate skills gaps and foster diverse, empowered communities and thriving businesses.

Join us to be part of a community driven by a shared purpose to transform futures across the UK.

A diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce

We are committed to broadening diversity and creating a sense of belonging. We listen to our workforce, set future goals, and aim for a sustainable future benefiting all stakeholders.

We value your experience and are dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process. Feedback on how we can improve our approach is welcome.

This feedback is anonymous and used solely for monitoring and improvement.

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