Finance Analyst

SF Partners; Walsall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners are recruiting a Commercial Finance Analyst on a permanent basis. This role focuses on turning data into clear, actionable recommendations and providing insight to support planning, performance improvement and commercial decisions.

You'll analyse financial and operational performance with stakeholders across the business, assist budgeting and forecasting, and produce insightful management reports to drive informed decisions. Salary up to £50,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications, ongoing studies, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial and operational performance, highlighting key trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and planning activities.
• Produce management reports with clear and insightful commentary.
• Assess the financial impact of commercial initiatives and projects.
• Work with stakeholders to improve understanding of performance and key metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and the quality of financial information.

Skills

Commercial finance

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

SF Partners are delighted to be recruiting for a Commercial Finance Analyst on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into clear, actionable recommendations. Working closely with finance and non-finance stakeholders, you'll provide analysis and insight to support planning, improve performance and inform commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse financial and operational performance, highlighting key trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and planning activities.
• Produce management reports with clear and insightful commentary.
• Assess the financial impact of commercial initiatives and projects.
• Work with stakeholders to improve understanding of performance and key metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and the quality of financial information.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications, ongoing studies, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in commercial finance, financial analysis or business partnering.
• Strong Excel skills including working with complex data sets.
• The ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• An inquisitive mindset and the confidence to challenge and suggest improvements.

What's on Offer?

• A salary of up to £50,000 per annum