We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated analytical Finance Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, be commercially minded, have excellent Excel skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. The role will include standard FP&A functions such as budgeting, forecasting, long term forecasting, scenario planning, and ad-hoc analysis. The key area that we want the role to expand into is product costing. To conduct activities within the team, the candidate needs to gain a solid understanding of how CDL operates, so stakeholder management experience is a must. This person needs to have a strong financial acumen to understand costing principles and analytical approaches coupled with the ability to build relationships within the organisation. This requires a self-motivated individual. CDL hosts all products on AWS and integrates a variety of third-party solutions, creating a complex environment. Therefore, experience in the software industry or an understanding of AWS hosting principles is desirable. At the very least, the candidate should demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn and a proven ability to quickly grasp new concepts. About CDL CDL is one of the UK's leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company's robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace. In a nutshell, we are the market-leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites, and apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients Key Responsibilities Financial Planning, Forecasting and Support Continuous Forecasting and review Obtain, collate and verify information monthly for inclusion in Board packs. Prepare Annual Budgets and responsible for timely and accurate submission of budgets whilst liaising with budget holders to ensure accuracy. Development and monthly completion of Rolling Profit Forecasts/long term forecast reporting. Review and re-assess Design Drivers within the Budgeting and Forecasting processes. Long-term Strategic Planning & Support. Cost Analysis Reviewing Costs & allocating costs to each product Stakeholder relationship experience and management Ensuring allocations basis used to allocate Group costs are fully understood, documented and are agreed as an appropriate driver of cross divisional allocations of Group costs. Reviewing the current allocation recharging model and help shape new cost allocation principles and basis for the Group cost base. Review cost forecasts and assumptions and identify key risks and cost efficiency opportunities and lead execution with budget holders. Data Analysis Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances & areas for improvement. Provide actionable insights to management. Value Chain Analysis Review new opportunity financial proposals (commercial deals) to ensure accuracy and profitability. Company-wide analytical work including Segmental Value Chain Analysis to ensure profitability by segments within the business. Evaluate Client and Product Profitability. Evaluate Capital Expenditure via Retrospectives or Capital Investment Appraisals Analyse financial data and create Financial Models. Completion of Scenario Planning for decision support/identify risk Completion of Margin Analysis for decision support/corrective actions. Skills Knowledge and Expertise ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified or final stages of qualifying. Business partnering experience with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Proactive ability to identify issues and opportunities and take initiative to address them. Understanding of business operations and the ability to link financial performance to business strategy. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, knowledge within the software or technology industry is a must. AWS product knowledge is desirable Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling & cost analysis. Benefits Hybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD) Truly flexible working. 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days. Top employer for 8th year running Excellent training and development platform Opportunities for career progression Health and Wellbeing programme Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups. Life and health assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme Established Recognition Award System Great Parental Benefits Diversity and Inclusion network Pension scheme Community projects and volunteer days Refer a friend bonus ADZN1_UKTJ