Commercial Finance Analyst | Chester (Hybrid 3 days in) | £45,000 - £50,000 plus excellent staff discount, 25 days holiday, pension, career development, perks and benefits | e-commerceZachary Daniels Finance are proud to be partnering with a fantastic Chester e-commerce business who have been a leader in their industry for over 50 years. The business has operated for decades with a brilliant reputation which now spans the globe. This is a great place to develop and grow your finance career, with multiple progression routes. About the roleThis role will build strong relationships across the business, ensuring collaboration and effective communication of stakeholders' needs. Educate the business on financial and commercial information, support informed decision-making, analyse performance to identify improvements and effectively communicate insights. Align the data strategy with business goals, manage the budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor cash flow, provide financial projections and ensure accurate reporting. Key responsibilities Establish robust relationships across the business, ensuring frequent collaborationUnderstand stakeholders' information needs and effectively communicate and implement these throughout the businessEducate the business on financial and commercial data to empower informed decision-making Critically assess business performance and provide constructive feedback and solutions for improvementWork closely with the data community to ensure the data strategy is in sync with the overall strategic vision of the businessSupport stakeholders in understanding the business's performance metrics and trendsPartner with the finance team to support and challenge budget holders, ensuring financial accountability and efficiencySupport and develop the budgeting and forecasting processesMonitor and forecast the business's cash flow, working proactively with stakeholders to enhance the cash positionProvide ad hoc financial projections for various projects and investmentsDevelop and maintain rolling forecasts and ongoing reviews of profitability and variances to budgetManage the creation and distribution of business reports, including financial performance, sales, marketing and key performance indicatorsEnsure the continued accuracy of data and reportsProvide clear visibility and communication of performance against budgets and prior periodsSupport the preparation of information required by third parties such as regulators and investorsAnalyse business performance and key indicators to identify improvement areasProvide detailed insights and effectively communicate figures through compelling storytelling Person profileQualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA)Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the businessComfortable working with and presenting to senior managementExceptional attention to detail and accuracyConfident in asking questions and challenging business performance and processesAbility to work proactively and effectively with multiple departments across the businessStrong sense of accountability and ownership in all tasks and responsibilitiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbalAdvanced IT skills, particularly in ExcelStrong analytical skills with a proven ability to solve complex problemsExcellent organisational skills, with effective time management and the ability to prioritise and work under pressureA collaborative team player who is driven by both team and individual success Package£45,000 - £50,000 plus excellent staff discount, 25 days holiday, pension, career development, perks and benefitsZachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & LogisticsBBBH31590