Junior Commercial Finance Analyst
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (38.75 hours per week)
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
* (Hybrid, 3 days office, 2 from home)
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Are you a motivated and curious individual looking to kickstart your career in finance? Do you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and gaining insights into what drives business performance? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We’re looking for a Junior Finance Analyst to join our dynamic Commercial Finance Team. This role offers a fantastic pathway into the world of finance, with hands-on experience and support to gain professional qualifications, such as CIMA .
Let’s take a closer look at role responsibilities:
* Dive into Data : Help analyse business performance by identifying key trends and insights to help improve outcomes.
* Support Forecasting : Assist in preparing accurate forecasts that guide budgeting and planning.
* Collaborate with Teams : Work closely with our Business Leaders and other management across our business to understand the drivers behind monthly performance.
* Learn Business Case Development : Support the creation of cases for key decisions, such as pricing strategies and capital investments.
* Assist in Reporting : Collaborate with the FP&A and Management Accounts teams to prepare monthly performance reports for senior management.
Must haves we’re looking for in experience for this role:
* Degree preferred but not essential (Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field).
* Some experience with data analysis or finance (e.g., from post-qualification experience internships, part-time roles, or academic projects).
* A strong desire to pursue a career in finance and work towards professional qualifications, such as CIMA .
* Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all financial reporting tasks.
* Intermediate Excel experience with an understanding of PivotTables, CountIFs, VlookUps etc.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Proactive and organised with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Flexible in their approach and happy to work in a hybrid model of 3 office days, 2 from home in our Maidenhead, Head Office.
What you get from us:
* Annual salary of up to £35,000 per annum.
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
* BUPA Private Healthcare.
* Pension Scheme.
* X2 Life Assurance.
* Study support for professional qualifications like CIMA to help you develop your finance career.
* Hands-on experience in commercial finance, working closely with experienced team members and business leaders.
Apply Today!
Join us in delivering meaningful and high-quality services while driving innovation and growth. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your CV and application detailing your experience and suitability for the role via the 'apply' button.
About Us
Dignity Funerals is the UK's leading provider of funeral services, dedicated to offering families exceptional care and support during one of the most challenging times in their lives. We are a trusted name in the industry, offering a range of services from traditional funerals to pre-arranged funeral plans. Our goal is to provide compassionate, professional, and personal services that cater to the unique needs of every family we serve.
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Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).
Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply. Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit& Proper Policy). Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.
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We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.
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