Senior Commercial Analyst

Fourth; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays increase to 30 + birthday off

Flexible working hours

Hybrid office in Macclesfield

Laptop provided

Healthcare expenses claim

Certification growth

Annual meet ups

Pension and life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

On demand pay tools

Job summary

Fourth is a rapidly expanding US Private Equity backed SaaS business in Macclesfield. We seek a Commercial/Revenue Analyst to build global revenue reporting, analyze trends, and ensure compliant revenue recognition across US and UK GAAP.

You will work with cross-functional teams and mentor a Commercial Analyst while benefiting from a flexible hybrid model in a growing technology environment. You will enhance understanding of accounting procedures, perform data driven insights, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred).
• Revenue experience is ideal but not essential.
• Commercial acumen with ability to work with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of accounting and reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical skills; interpret data for decisions.
• Advanced Excel skills desirable; familiarity with NetSuite/Salesforce helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global revenue reporting by customer, product, region.
• Analyze revenue trends and variances to provide insights to leadership.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition under US/UK GAAP with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain end-to-end revenue cycle from bookings to revenue recognition.
• Oversee global backlog and revenue conversion with billing and ops teams.
• Document revenue processes and improvements; stay current with standards.
• Oversee Day 7 close and Day 8 board reporting deadlines.
• Supervise the Commercial Analyst; collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

Revenue reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

NetSuite

Salesforce

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Job description

Our Story

In July 2019, Fourth joined forces with HotSchedules to become the global leader in end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management technology solutions. Together, the merged company now represents the world’s largest and only provider of end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management solutions for customers across the globe and of all sizes, from a single location or franchisee restaurant to a global restaurant or hotel chain. The combined company’s complete software-as-service (SaaS) solution suite including scheduling, time & attendance, applicant tracking, training, inventory management / procurement, HR / benefits and payroll services now serves customers in 120,000 locations worldwide and is supported by a dedicated, unified team across offices in the US, UK, Bulgaria, China, Australia, and UAE.

Position Overview

Based: Macclesfield - hybrid working - minimum 3 days in office.

We are a rapidly expanding, US Private Equity backed, high-growth Software as a Service business based in Macclesfield. An exciting business with continuous growth plans for the next few years, this role reports into our Senior Commercial Manager providing a strong mentor and succession plan for future growth.

The business is extremely well known for their flexible & supportive approach internally and externally and we are looking to find someone keen to enhance their career in this environment. This opportunity will allow you to build on your current knowledge whilst gaining a wider understanding of accounting and related commercial exposure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive, best in class, global revenue reporting by customer, product, segment and region.
• Analyse revenue trends, variances, and anomalies to provide insights and commentary to senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with US accounting standards.
• Maintain closed loop global reporting of full customer life cycle from bookings, booking conversions through to revenue.
• Maintain the global backlog. Work closely with billing, deal desk, professional services and operations to ensure bookings convert into revenue in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed documentation of revenue processes and improvements made.
• Stay up to date and become subject expert with industry regulations and accounting standards related to revenue recognition under US and UK GAAP including the Standing Selling Price analysis.
• Maintain Day 7 revenue close and subsequent Day 8 board reporting deadlines.
• Oversight of royalty revenue relationships.
• This role will oversee the work of the Commercial Analyst.

Preferred Experience And/or Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred)
• Revenue experience ideal but not essential
• Commercial acumen with the ability to work with stakeholders
• Good understanding of accounting and reporting standards
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Advanced excel skills desired.
• Experience with NetSuite and/or SalesForce would be preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Holidays. We all need to rest so you get 25 basic holidays with the option to grow up to 30 with service + your birthday off + bank holidays!
• Flexible working! Use our flexible working hours and hybrid working environments to manage it.
• Wellness activities and a lot of pampering included. On top of that, you can add gym subscription discounts.
• Laptop and equipment.
• Healthcare expense claim tools!
• Like in life, at work we also want you to grow with certifications.
• Annual meet ups!
• Enhanced parenting scheme!
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan provided.
• Pension and life insurance? Several, for you to choose what looks convenient.
• On demand pay tools for you to be able to access salary even before the end of the month!

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Fourth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, age, national origin, military status, religion, or disability or any other legally protected status.