Commercial/Business Analyst in Pencoed

CL Recruitment Group; Pencoed; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Business Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team in the Bridgend area. In this pivotal role, you will support sales and planning while managing month-end accounting tasks and analyzing financial data. Your expertise in data visualization will be key as you create engaging dashboards that drive operational and financial decision-making. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy problem-solving, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact through insightful reporting and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and proven experience.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end accounting activities ensuring accuracy.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI for insights.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Power BI

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Business Finance Analyst for our client - a leading manufacturer in their field, in the Bridgend area. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting sales, planning and month-end accounting tasks, analyzing financial data, and creating insightful reporting dashboards to drive operational and financial decision-making. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy problem-solving, and are skilled at leveraging data for impactful business solutions, this opportunity may be perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support and streamline month-end accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial closing processes.
2. Analyse financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement.
3. Develop interactive and visually engaging dashboards and reports using Power BI to support business insights.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and sales, to gather data and communicate findings effectively.
5. Document and communicate process improvements for accounting and financial reporting workflows.
6. Assist with reporting and analysis requests to meet the evolving needs of the organisation.

You will have a solid understanding of accounting principles and proven experience; proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools; experience working with ERP systems; advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros).

If you have the experience and are interested in the role, please send through your updated CV for immediate consideration and more information.