Job Title: Senior Business Analyst (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office) – United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) + Benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (12 months)
About the Role:
We are working with a leading organisation to assist them in finding a Senior Business Analyst to join their Finance Department on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting the Finance and Commercial teams by delivering data-driven insights, financial analysis, and business partnering support. You will focus on enhancing financial reporting, streamlining processes, and optimising decision-making while collaborating with key stakeholders across Finance, HR, Marketing, and Operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis & Reporting:
* Develop and maintain financial models to assess store-level profitability and identify new store opportunities.
* Provide property and store P&L analysis and offer financial support to Marketing and HR teams.
* Collaborate with the Finance Business Partner to enhance reporting tools and data analytics.
* Prepare and submit Request for Funding (RF) documents and other financial reports.
* Analyse sales performance and provide insights to senior stakeholders.
* Support period-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for personnel costs.
Process Improvement & Automation:
* Identify efficiency opportunities within existing financial processes and reporting structures.
* Drive automation and system enhancements, reducing manual work and improving accuracy.
* Support the Finance Department restructure, ensuring smooth transitions and effective reporting.
Sales Bonus Scheme Management:
* Build, maintain, and improve the sales bonus scheme, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
* Monitor bonus calculations and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
Key Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience in finance, commercial analytics, or business partnering, with a strong track record in financial modelling and performance analysis.
* Advanced Excel skills, including Power Queries and financial modelling capabilities.
* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
* Experience in system enhancements and process automation.
* Excellent attention to detail, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to support strategic decision-making.
* Collaborative communicator with experience working alongside Finance, HR, Marketing, and Commercial teams.
Person Specification:
* Analytical & Results-Driven – Able to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
* Detail-Oriented – Ensures financial accuracy and consistency.
* Proactive Problem Solver – Identifies and drives process improvements.
* Collaborative Communicator – Engages effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Commercially Astute – Uses financial insights to support business growth.
What Our Client Offers:
* Hybrid working – Flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.
* Career development opportunities – Gain experience in a dynamic finance team.
* Collaborative work environment – Work closely with senior stakeholders.
* Competitive salary and benefits – Comprehensive package based on experience.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
If you are a data-driven finance professional with strong business partnering and analytical skills, we would love to hear from you!
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