Commercial Finance Analyst

2 months ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom Bureau Veritas Group Full time

An award-winning employer , our people are trusted and responsible , believing in what they do with a clear commitment to contribute to transforming the world we live in and shaping a world of trust. Bureau Veritas operates in a wide range of sectors, delivering Testing, Inspection and Certification services to some of the world’s biggest household names. With more than 400,000 global clients and a reputation for quality , we are at the forefront of service and innovation.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do , which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging working environment, which is open and inclusive and individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their potential and really leave their mark.

Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive + fantastic benefits including enhanced maternity/ paternity and sick pay

What’s in it for me?

We offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career.

Core benefits include:

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Private medical Life assurance Professional membership subscription Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme and up to Paid Volunteering

Flexible benefits include:

Electric Car Scheme Cycle to Work Tech scheme Travel insurance Dental insurance Gym and retail discounts option to buy and sell holiday Give As You Earn scheme.

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Commercial Finance Analyst to support finance business partnering day-to-day activities and across UKR divisions including monthly forecasting, reporting, and driving gross margin improvements. This includes investigation of cost and revenue variances across the divisions.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner across UKR divisions in driving gross margin improvements across all areas of the business. Completion of the month end close for business units and identifying and implementing improvements in the processes. Calculation of direct cost accruals and accrued income. Producing and reviewing monthly divisional Contract Profitability performance with operations. Partnering with Operational and Commercial Management to provide first level of review and query resolution Providing sound analysis at a divisional level on areas of controllable cost, for example, Travel spend. Ensuring costs & recharges are allocated accurately between business units. Assisting all divisions with the development of new tools / KPI’s to move the business forward and improve profitability and efficiency. Post-month end review and analysis to assist in decision making for business leaders. Using insights to drive operational performance. Reviewing financial tenders and pricing across the businesses to drive margin performance. Understanding of capacity and utilisation relating to business unit resource, helping to drive improvements. Review of financial controls and processes to improve accuracy and efficiencies. Supporting the annual budget process for business units and monthly / quarterly financial forecasts for the divisions (FP&A).

Experience & Skills Required:

Critical thinking skills and an analytical approach Proficient IT literacy (advanced MS Excel including PALO, Tableau, BI, Access desirable) Excellent communication skills

Qualifications Required:

Educated to degree level in a related discipline Part Qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA

About Us

At Bureau Veritas CSR is embedded in our DNA. Our mission is to reduce our clients’ risks, improve their performance and help them innovate to meet the challenges of quality, health & safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility.

Our goal is to build a team that looks like the world around us, and we want our people to stay and grow when they join us. As part of our efforts to build a world of trust for everyone, we build diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a true sense of belonging.

Please be aware that all roles within Bureau Veritas UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer. No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age.

Bureau Veritas operates a strict Code of Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business.



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