Commercial Finance Analyst - ref. s4007903

Robert Half are recruiting a new role of Commercial Finance Analyst for a rapidly growing international retail business based in Manchester.

The Role

Reporting into the Group functions, the Commercial Finance Analyst will play a crucial role in the financial accounting and reporting activities of the organization.

Further duties and responsibilities of the Commercial Finance Analyst will include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce frequent reports to various stakeholders across the group along with key points and recommendations to aid decision making
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process by providing insight based on trends
• Assist the finance team in year-end audit process on performance related queries
• Undertake various project work such as automation, systems (SAP/POS) improvement
• Oversee and produce monthly Board Pack and Profit & Loss Account
• Undertake benchmarking exercises at margin and opex level
• Identify process gaps and improve them by working cross functionally
• Report on brand partnerships along with their ROI which will aid exec board in making future Capex decisions
• Analyse and critique initiatives such as supplier changes or new product launches
• Understand the businesses core KPIs and work with the in-country lead to drive these
• Prepare weekly/monthly dashboards to give clear visuals for non-financial managers

The Candidate

To be considered for this Commercial Finance Analyst position we welcome applications from candidates with the following:

Experience & Qualifications:

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferable - Part Quals/Passed Finalists or QBE will also be considered
• Ability to work in a growing fast paced environment
• Have the confidence to challenge and show resilience where required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Financial Modelling would be desirable but not essential
• Macros/VBA/SQL would be advantageous but not essential

Salary & Benefits

In return, the successful Commercial Finance Analyst will receive the following:

Indicative renumeration:

• Base starting salary: £36,000 to £47,000 (DOE)
• Discretionary annual bonus plan
• Free Secure Car Parking

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