Our Commercial Finance team is looking for a Junior Commercial Finance Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical exposure in a finance role while receiving a high level of ongoing support to ensure success through in-depth induction, clear objectives, and a focused training & development plan.
The Junior Commercial Finance Analyst will support commercial decision-making through financial analysis to align structures and processes and provide recommendations to senior leaders to optimise and expand business performance.
This role can be based close to our Rainham Essex plant or our Stoke on Trent plant.
Key Role Focus:
* Perform financial analysis, modelling, forecasting, and reporting to identify trends, benchmarking, and to increase financial performance
* Support cost-analysis and price modelling
* Track and determine financial status by analysing actual results in comparison with forecasts
* Effectively present findings and recommendations to the Commercial Finance Manager and Business Unit Leaders
* Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting in support of business initiatives and performance
* Aid in budgeting and expenditure planning processes
* Develop experience in ERP and business intelligence systems
What we are looking for:
* Degree qualified in a relevant subject
* Minimum 1-2 years experience either through internships, work placement, or employment in financial data analysis
* Experience reviewing and analysing costs, trends, profitability, margins, estimates, and contracts
* Experience using ERP and Business Intelligence (BI) tools advantageous
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Driving licence and willingness to travel
What we can offer:
* Competitive salary
* Pension
* Healthcare and dental care options
* Caboodle benefits scheme
* Company events
* Training and development
* Hybrid working
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