Commercial Finance Analyst

Posted 07 September 2022
Salary £40000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: 10% bonus
LocationManchester
Discipline Qualified Finance
ReferenceDK/35888/CFA
Contact NameDaniel Kay

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst | Manchester (Hybrid) | £40,000 - £50,000 + 10% bonus | Retail business

A well-known retail business in Manchester are looking to recruit to strengthen their Commercial Finance team by recruiting an ambitious Analyst to join their team on a full time permanent basis. This is an excellent role working in a fast paced, culture driven environment, where you’ll get weekly exposure to the CEO and senior leadership teams whilst providing meaningful analysis.

Responsibilities include:
  • Develop strong working relationships with the Executive and Commercial teams and become a trusted advisor
  • Produce budget & reforecast presentation pack using specified template including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows and other supporting information and insights.
  • Provide guidance to the Executive and Commercial teams and have the confidence to provide constructive challenge around assumptions and forecasts
  • Produce weekly cashflow forecasts and submit to Group by agreed timetables.
  • Ensure the management accounts for each business reflect accurately the current trading position; this is achieved by working closely with Group Finance at month end.
  • Continuously improve the way data is processed and information presented using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint presentations.
  • Produce budgets and forecasts in-line with Group timetables.
  • Ensure Commercial Finance Director is made aware immediately of any material or significant issues.
  • Ensure all month end and reporting deadlines are met without compromise.
  • Contribute and help to manage project initiatives directed by the Commercial Finance Director.
Ideal candidate:
  • Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) however QBE/part qualified will also be considered
  • Excellent communication skills both internally across distances and externally with customers
  • Ambitious, driven individual who wants to succeed 
If you'd like to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for immediate consideration.