Our Commercial Finance team is looking for a Junior Commercial Finance Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical exposure in a finance role while receiving a high level of ongoing support, ensuring success through in-depth induction, clear objectives, and a focused training & development plan.
The Junior Commercial Finance Analyst will support commercial decision-making through financial analysis to align structures and processes and provide recommendations to senior leaders to optimize and expand business performance.
This hybrid role will require 2-3 days onsite at our Stoke facility.
What your role will involve:
* Perform financial analysis, modelling, forecasting, and reporting to identify trends, benchmarking, and to increase financial performance
* Support cost-analysis and price modelling
* Track and determine financial status by analysing actual results in comparison with forecasts
* Effectively present findings and recommendations to the Commercial Finance Manager and Business Unit Leaders
* Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting in support of business initiatives and performance
* Aid in budgeting and expenditure planning processes
* Develop experience in ERP and business intelligence systems
What we are looking for:
* Degree qualified in a relevant subject
* Minimum 1-2 years experience either through internships, work placements, or employment in financial data analysis
* Experience reviewing and analysing costs, trends, profitability, margins, estimates, and contracts
* Experience using ERP and Business Intelligence (BI) tools is advantageous
* Microsoft Office Suite - well-versed in Excel especially
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal
* Driving licence and willingness to travel
What we can offer:
* Competitive salary
* Pension
* Healthcare and dental care options
* Caboodle benefits scheme
* Company events
* Training and development
* Hybrid working
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