Job description
Job Title: Commercial Analyst
Reporting to (position): Head of Governance & Assurance (EY Contract)
Job objectives and responsibilities
The role reports to the Head of Governance and Assurance and is part of the finance team supporting the Strategic Contract @ EY, based at a client location. The role is extremely commercially focused, supporting the finance manager as well as the operational management across the service lines within the contract.
The key to being successful in this role is providing the commercial insight to support the operational management to drive 5 Star experience to our colleagues and EY employees whilst delivering our services as efficiently as possible, ensuring contract profitability is maximised and working capital management is optimised.
The individual will preferably be a part qualified accountant (or willing to study towards a professional accountancy qualification), have experience of business partnering, strong analytical skills, an inquisitive personality and not afraid to challenge the status quo. The individual is a good communicator, has excellent stakeholder management skills and is an effective influencer, comfortable working in a matrix environment.
Main duties and accountabilities
* Completion of monthly client reporting packs ensuring integrity, accuracy, consistency and providing clear commentary and variance analysis.
* Detailed financial analysis and presentation of financial information to support decision making.
* Understand Work In Progress (WIP), create and provide regular WIP reports, keeping WIP for the contract at a minimum at all times.
* Work closely with the Finance Manager to help drive business performance and provide high quality financial information.
* Provide full transparency and supporting documentation to the Mitie & EY audit process.
* Responsible for monthly invoicing process to the client and ensure funds are received on time to ensure there is no overdue debt.
* Support reporting of KPI's relevant to the business.
* Support business adherence to group financial governance processes.
* Support Ad hoc requests as requested by the Head of Governance & Assurance/ Finance Manager.
Person Specification
Knowledge & experience
* Part Qualified ACCA or CIMA studying towards a professional accountancy qualification.
* Advanced Excel skills.
* Knowledge of Maximo; SAP; Coupa.
* Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and ability to prioritise a changing workload and use initiative.
* Good communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information.
* High level of integrity with a commitment to embedding a strong governance culture.
* Hardworking individual with lots of energy, who can deliver high quality work to tight reporting deadlines and demonstrate desire to progress within the company.
* Able to produce concise and informative reporting under tight deadlines.
* Effective at operating in a matrix environment.
Health and Safety responsibilities
* Follow Group and company policies and procedures at all times.
* Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment.
* Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received.
* Report any issues or training needs to your line manager and/or via your divisional incident reporting system.
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