FINANCE ANALYST
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work for our well-established client based in Theale near Reading as a Commercial Finance Analyst.
Your Role and Responsibility:
* Maintain complex financial models
* Collaborate with multiple departments to gather necessary data and insights for model accuracy
* Working with Excel based Financial Models to aid in business expansion projects
* Provide scenario analysis and advise on financial risks, opportunities, and impact of business strategies
* Present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
* Aid in Financial Reporting of long-term contracts both internally and externally
* Engage in bid pricing and investment appraisal. Reviewing Commercial performance of new and existing contracts
* Variation of contracts, update financial models in accordance with the revised business plans / variations negotiated with the client - to improve project profitability and meet client requirements
* Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial models and other financial reports and identifying and resolving any discrepancies or errors
The Person:
* Proven experience working in a financial role which has a commercial focus. Minimum of 2-4 years of experience
* Must be Excel proficient - Advance Excel user (comfortable with Excel Formulas and Functions and working with Financial Models is a plus)
* Comfortable around Excel spreadsheet creation, manipulation (and any other modelling tools)
* Experience of discounted cash flow analysis skills and use of key cash-based metrics including IRR, NPV, discounted payback period and return on investment
* Numerical, mathematical, inquisitive, logical mind
* Ability to be curious and question assumptions
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
* Works well in a pressured environment
* Knowledge of Financial Principles: Understanding of basic accounting, finance, and economic principles
* Ability to present complex data and analysis in a high impact visual manner to senior stakeholders, drawing out the key messages and findings
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Generous Benefits:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension
* Private Healthcare
* Employee assistance programme
* Electric car scheme
If you would like more information, please contact Lindsay or Kate and we will be happy to discuss the role further with you