At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse financial data and provide insights to drive business performance.
- Company: Join a successful private equity-backed business in Staffordshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, study support, and hybrid working model.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous improvement and career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to strategic projects and senior leaders while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles with strong analytical and reporting skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a successful private equity-backed business in Staffordshire to recruit a Commercial Finance Analyst. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Lead, you will provide the business with a commercial viewpoint of the financials. This includes reporting revenue and stock holdings, along with cost reporting to enable the business to review expenditure and understand the key drivers behind performance.
You will review efficiencies, provide insightful analysis to management and support the business with ad hoc reporting and projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking broad exposure across commercial reporting, forecasting, business partnering and strategic projects within a growing business environment.
The Role Responsibilities will include:
- Monthly and annual sales reporting, including analysis by country, product and sales team performance, plus additional ad hoc reporting
- Monthly cashflow reporting and analysis
- Cost reporting for Manufacturing and R&D, including variance analysis to budget and operational performance analysis
- Group budgeting and forecasting
- Ad hoc project work supporting business growth and future M&A activity
- Acting as the Epicor, FastClose and Power BI custodian
- Development of reports and continuous improvement of procedures
- Assisting with reporting to senior leaders and business stakeholders
- Supporting external audit requirements
The Candidate
We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
- Experience in a Finance Analyst, Commercial Finance, Management Accounting or similar finance role
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Experience producing budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel skills, with Power BI experience highly desirable
- Experience using ERP systems, ideally Epicor
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
- Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA candidates, or those looking to commence professional studies
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £35,000 - £45,000
- Study support available if required
- Hybrid working pattern of 3 days per week in the office
- Exposure to senior leaders and key business stakeholders
- Involvement in strategic projects, including future M&A activity
- Opportunity to join a successful private equity-backed business
