Commercial Finance Analyst - Analytics
Apply remote type Hybrid locations Loughborough, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-01289238
Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions: Office
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Commercial Finance Analyst partners with Commercial teams and other functions to deliver data-informed analysis to drive revenue and margin. The key responsibilities are to ensure accuracy of standard cost, margin reporting and data-driven analytics. They will provide financial models and data analysis to assess new opportunities and work with commercial leaders during the annual price renewal process.
Key Responsibilities:
* Use SQL and other data analysis tools to collaborate with multiple teams and deliver data-informed reporting and analysis in sales performance, margins, and forecasting.
* Run data-driven performance reporting for the entire division in Europe and align figures with other finance departments.
* Co-ordinate with sales directors and consolidate their data inputs to deliver accurate monthly forecasts using SQL and data analysis techniques.
* Build and maintain data-centric customer reports including customer incentives to ensure payments are made accurately and on time.
* Challenge commercial teams by analysing sales data and models to review performance and forecasts.
* Ensure correct margin performance by updating the standard costs and reporting data-driven insights on the impact these will make to the business.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Proficient in data analysis and interpretation.
* Ability to leverage data to understand key business drivers using good commercial awareness.
* Knowledge and experience of accounting packages; proficient in Microsoft Excel.
* Experience of Microsoft Power BI and SQL database management would be advantageous.
* Builds and maintains data models to support decision making.
* Strong ability to communicate data insights effectively to stakeholders.
Competencies:
* Embodies the 4-I Values (Acts with integrity. Achieve results through intensity, innovation, and involvement)
* Builds Customer Allegiance (Delights and ensures trust with internal and/or external customers)
* Communicates openly (Communicates honestly and effectively with subordinates, peers, manager, & senior leaders)
* Drives Growth (Shows passion, commitment, a strong result's focus, and an understanding of the goal tree)
* Makes profitable business decisions, incorporates contingency planning into strategies, and makes data-based decisions
* Develops People Including Self (Practices self development and champions employee development and growth)
* Embraces PPI (Embraces Continuous Improvement by using PPI to improve processes & solve problems)
* Drives Continuous Learning (Improves on processes and results)
* Builds Organizational Relationships (Promotes collaboration, builds teamwork, and leads by example)
Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:
* Attention to detail
* Highly analytical.
* The ability to identify and resolve data inconsistencies and problems.
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