Commercial Finance Analyst

1 week ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Mobile Broadband Network Ltd (MBNL) Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Commercial Finance Analyst

Permanent

Reading - Hybrid working

At MBNL, our mission is clear:
Managing the Mobile Infrastructure to Enable Digital Britain
. As the UK's largest network-sharing joint venture, we are at the forefront of industry transformation, delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of connectivity.

We are seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team. You will provide essential financial support, working closely with Senior Analysts, the Manager, and other business areas to drive financial performance and achieve company objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, delivering accurate financial analysis and accounting. You should be able to work unsupervised, know when to seek guidance, and collaborate effectively with other functions. Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to thrive under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Central Reading office.

What you'll do:


• Support and take ownership of financial management across Operations, Deployment, NTQ, IT & Security, Asset Management, Customer Experience, H&S, and transformation programmes.


• Produce 5-year plans, reforecasts, and analysis; manage month-end processes for your area and others as needed.


• Collaborate with business areas, suppliers, and shareholders supporting budgets over £240m.


• Handle all aspects of financial management, including accounting, reporting, contract management, budgeting, forecasting, and Opex/Capex oversight.


• Review and approve purchase orders, monitor financial balances, and maintain strong financial controls.


• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities to meet corporate targets.


• Act as a business partner and advisor, providing financial insight, analysis, and decision support.


• Support preparation of business plans, budgets, and shareholder presentations.


• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, providing ad hoc support to senior finance leaders.


• Continuously review processes, drive improvements, and maintain professional development.


•Be a role model for the MBNL way.

What you'll bring:


• Part or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)


• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills


• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail


• Curious, proactive problem-solver, comfortable working unsupervised


• Excellent communicator with influence and negotiation skills


• Comfortable working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within

MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part-time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited.

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