Ignata Finance are exclusively working with an exciting and forward-thinking business for the recruitment of a Finance Analyst. This is a role where you will be given an opportunity to support the Senior Finance Business Partner and really hone your skills.There are several key areas of responsibility, finance business partnering, reporting, systems improvements and general support to other roles within the wider finance team. To be successful in this role you will be highly commercial. You will very quickly develop a strong understanding of the business in order to identify both new opportunities, and margin improvements. You will be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing. This role will be challenging, as your multiple priorities will change as they operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Due to the nature of the role, you will ideally have the following: Part qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with sound technical accounting skills. Excellent interpersonal skills for work with internal and external stakeholders. Confident using Excel (Pivots/VLookups) Creating commercial & insightful analysis and able to demonstrate using examples to inform decision-making Key Responsibilities Strategic/Tactical/Operational Good mixture of regular reporting and ad-hoc analysis/decision support for Commercial & Buyer and Operations teams Supporting all commercial analysis activities such as customer profitability analysis & calculation of monthly rebates Working with the Regional Finance team to develop controls and procedures to ensure that all key financial and operational issues are identified, communicated and captured on a timely basis Support the wider Regional Finance team workstreams to steer the business towards growth Assist the Regional Finance Team through potential operational systems changes and upgrades Financial or commercial accountabilities Preparation of rebate accruals and payments Weekly forecasting and reporting Preparation of budgets and for specific items of income and expenditure and cost centres Calculation of KPIs for Commercial bonus calculations The culture of this business is one of diversity & inclusiveness. They act as a flexible, ethical employer with a real team-oriented approach.This role is expected to be used as a launchpad to a more senior, broad position within the business.