Commercial Finance Analyst

1 week ago


Walsall, United Kingdom Finning Full time
Company:

Finning (UK) Ltd

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for driving business growth through strategic analytics and robust management information? We are seeking a dynamic Commercial Finance Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will support the commercial development of our key business lines by providing in-depth analytics and comprehensive management information. You will play a critical role in collaborating with Commercial Business Partners and the Senior Finance leadership team, ensuring seamless budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes.

As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will develop a deep understanding of your area of responsibility and demonstrate a collaborative approach to ensure effective knowledge transfer across the business.

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Major Job Functions:
  • Provision of data and analysis in support of the production of month-end and quarter-end management and board presentation materials. Working alongside finance management to determine variance drivers and future implications.
  • Provide Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) commercial support. Lead on head office SG&A analysis and variance commentary to forecast. Liaise with head office functions to analyze cost drivers and cost-saving opportunities. Co-ordinate headcount forecasting and reporting and support in roll-out and maintenance of headcount reporting tools.
  • Invested capital planning and reporting. Liaise with business units to determine capital requirements and input into annual and quarterly forecast process. Short-term to mid-term cash flow and balance sheet planning. Periodic reporting and analysis.
  • Financial systems super-user. Aiding the testing, business roll-out and continued support of existing and new financial reporting tools (SAP BPC, AFO, Power BI, Tableau).
  • Production of key KPI Dashboards and ownership of forecast entry through liaison with appropriate business units
  • Frequent (daily/weekly/monthly) operational reporting and ad-hoc analysis to support strategic and business requirements from regional and global management

    Benefits:

    In addition to 25 days holiday, an annual bonus, a competitive salary, life insurance, and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from:
    • Private medical insurance
    • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
    • Family-friendly policies to support working parents
    • Enhanced flexible working options
    • Support from a team of 40+ Mental Health first-aiders
    • Employee wellbeing solutions
    • Electric car scheme (UK)
    • The opportunity to support your chosen charity via Give As You Earn.
    • Length of service or recognition awards.

      Specific Skills:
      • Strong engagement and enthusiasm, with a dynamic and positive can-do attitude
      • Effective problem-solver and exceptional analytical skills with the ability to disseminate to finance and non-finance employees
      • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the business
      • Customer-focused individual able to build up a positive rapport with both internal and external customers
      • Flexibility and strong organizational skills, ability to hit deadlines and manage large amounts of data
      • Able to work efficiently on own initiative and also as part of a team

        Education & Experience:
        • Fully qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
          At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.


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