Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

Smart DCC; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing financial operations and reporting. This dynamic position offers the chance to work closely with senior finance leaders and contribute to strategic financial management. You'll lead budgeting processes, enhance financial reporting, and collaborate across departments to drive efficiencies. In a flexible hybrid working environment, you'll have opportunities for personal and career development, making a real impact on the financial landscape of the operations business unit. If you're ready to unleash your potential and shape the future of finance, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Performance related bonus

Personalized benefits plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified with 1-2 years PQE in commercial finance.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills for performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget and quarterly forecasts for Operations costs.
• Manage month-end cycle and produce accurate performance analysis.
• Support publication of Charging Statements and business cases.

Skills

Commercial Finance

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

CIMA/ACA/ACCA Qualified

Job description

Salary: Competitive

Location: London - (Hybrid working model, 2 days a week office based, 3 days remote)

Compensation: Competitive Salary plus performance related bonus

The Senior Commercial Finance Analyst will work closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner – Operations and Commercial Finance Director, as well as Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Control, and the Operations team who are part of the COO organisation. This role will primarily support the effective financial management of the Operations business unit and associated cost base, including managing month-end close; forecasting and managing risks & opportunities; providing robust, clear & concise financial reporting to both financial & non-financial stakeholders, presenting actionable value-add insight.

This is a forward thinking, fast paced business area operating within a flexible working environment with scope for personal and career development.

This role reports to the Senior Finance Business Partner – Operations and is part of the Commercial Finance team.

What will you be doing?

1. Commercial Finance lead for the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasts of costs of the Operations business unit area; building a deep understanding of key high value supplier contracts.
2. Lead on the end-to-end month end cycle for the Operations area, including ensuring the accuracy of general ledger transactions & journal posting; delivering robust and accurate analysis of business unit performance tailored to individual stakeholders; and production of monthly reporting packs.
3. Support and input towards the publication of Charging Statements, Indicative Charging Statements and indicative budgets.
4. Provide commercial finance validation of efficiencies in the Operations cost base in order to drive value for consumers.
5. Work cross-functionally providing inputs into business cases and documentation for approval at relevant governance board.
6. Support on the introduction of the Ex-Ante framework that will be rolled out across the business.

What are we looking for?

1. CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified with minimum 1-2 years PQE.
2. Experience of working in a commercial finance role with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide clear & concise analysis of performance drivers.
3. A highly numerical individual, with a structured, analytical approach to problem solving and a track record of implementing change to improve financial processes.
4. A strong eye for detail, ability to review / quality assure documentation and provide constructive feedback.
5. Confident dealing with non-financial stakeholders and excellent at building and managing effective working relationships.
6. Demonstrates initiative and takes responsibility for issues, seeing them through to completion and has curiosity, and a desire to explore a range of options to develop the right solution.
7. Effective time management, comfortable working to tight deadlines.

About the DCC:

At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.

Company benefits:

The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.

If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact [e-mail] or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.

Join the DCC and discover the power of you.

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