Job Description
Job Title: Senior Commercial Finance Analyst
Location: Solihull; a flexible hybrid working model which supports you as well as enabling you to work collaboratively with your colleagues
Hours: Full time, Permanent
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A bit about us:
At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we are proud to be part of a global banking group. Our mission is simple: to provide straightforward consumer finance solutions that empower customers to make responsible financial decisions. We partner with some of the UK’s most well-known retailers and brands to help their customers finance purchases in a responsible way.
The Role:
As a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst, you will be an integral member in delivery of the data and transformation strategy and vision for the finance department, driving the move from transactional to value-add, and the digitalisation of reports and processes. You will provide financial support and analysis to the business, including analysis of business data, preparation of financial models, identifying trends, and clear recommendations to improve business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support transformation projects across the department, including automating reports and processes, and also helping drive projects
* Produce Commercial Performance Dashboards, to drive discussions on business performance and highlight key opportunities and risks.
* Work closely and attend meetings with other departments including but not limited to Customer Insight, Marketing, Commercial, Data office/IT and Risk on projects, transformations, and to discuss and agree analysis objectives and provide recommendations where necessary.
* Provide consistent and baselined data feeds for use in Pricing and Business Case models based on relevant behavioural characteristics to the Commercial Finance team and wider business where required.
* Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting and analysis, and also improving systems, data and procedures.
* Have the ability to explain and translate Finance processes and transactional routines into succinct technical documents and business requirements to allow for automation and a move to delivering more value add through the tools available.
Skills & Attributes:
* Have experience one of of either SAS, SQL, Tableau or Python
* Understand Financial Analysis and Financial Modelling
* A proven track record in liaising with internal and external stakeholders
* Project management exposure
* Analytical Mindset
* Confident presenting to stakeholders
What’s in it for you?
Joining BNP Paribas Personal Finance means becoming part of a Top Employer UK dedicated to making a difference to the lives of our customers. Along with a fulfilling career, you'll be able to enjoy a benefits package which you can tailor to your lifestyle and needs, with key highlights including;
* Competitive salary and a contributory pension scheme
* Access to our Health Cash Plan Scheme
* A multi-award-winning flexible benefits platform offering life insurance, private medical insurance, or lifestyle benefits that include discounts on dining, cinema, and days out
* The opportunity to buy and sell holidays, giving you even more control over your work-life balance
Could this be you?
Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do – whether for our colleagues, customers, partners, or the community. We live by our values: We’re positive, we’re brave, and we own it. We believe a positive attitude and a passion for making things happen matter most. Don’t let confidence hold you back – there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we want to hear from you! Whether you're considering a career change or exploring a sector jump, we welcome applicants with transferable skills.
Apply now to express your interest and discover how you can make a meaningful contribution to our dynamic team.
To learn more about careers at BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK, visit our website: https://www.bnpparibas-pf.co.uk/careers.
Equal Opportunities Disclaimer
BNP Paribas Personal Finance promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.