Overview
As a Finance Analyst in Commercial Finance, you turn financial data into actionable insights to support decision making. You will collaborate with Finance Business Partners on FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and client reporting, helping the business understand performance and opportunities. You’ll produce management information, create clear visual outputs, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. This role offers a chance to contribute to strategic decisions in a forward‑looking, inclusive firm with hybrid working and growth opportunities.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- supportive culture
- opportunities to grow
- recognition awards
- Platinum Investors in People
Responsibilities
- Analyse financial data from multiple sources to support commercial decisions
- Produce accurate management information, reports and commentary
- Create clear visual outputs (charts, graphs, summaries) alongside numeric analysis
- Support budgeting, forecasting and wider FP&A activity
- Contribute to client reporting with focus on accuracy and deadlines
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver timely insight
- Maintain high attention to detail
Key requirements
- Strong Excel capability
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Financial awareness and understanding of data use in a commercial context
- Confident communicator who asks questions and flags issues
- Proactive, engaged approach and motivation to develop
- Experience presenting financial data visually
- Openness to new tools including AI enabled tools
- Desirable: Exposure to SQL or databases (training can be provided)
- Desirable: Studying towards or interested in a finance qualification (AAT / ACCA)
- Desirable: Experience in a legal or professional services environment
- strong communication
- attention to detail
- proactive mindset
- Excel
- data visualization of financial data
- AI enabled tools
Finance Analyst in Bristol employer: Burges Salmon
Join a leading corporate tax team in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values both professional excellence and personal well-being. With a strong commitment to employee growth, our hybrid working model offers flexibility, allowing you to balance your career with your lifestyle. Located in vibrant Bristol or London, you'll have the chance to work on high-profile projects while being part of a diverse community that champions creativity and collaboration.
