Commercial Finance Analyst

JRL Group's East Midlands offsite manufacturing facilities are conveniently located adjacent to the A1 in Carlton on Trent, between Retford and Newark. The company offers a competitive salary, the security of working for an established and growing organisation, a company pension scheme, and genuine opportunities for career progression within the Group. There is an opportunity to contribute to some of the UK’s most exciting construction projects, supported by a dedicated Training & Development Department.

Location: Carlton Works, Carlton on Trent, Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Working Hours: 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute break. This is a full-time permanent position on a competitive salary.

The JRL Group encompasses over 14 divisions delivering bespoke solutions for some of the UK’s most complex construction projects. Over the past two decades, the business has grown from a specialist in substructure and superstructure packages into a fully integrated construction company, delivering managed solutions with an annual turnover exceeding £800 million. Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen to strengthen the finance function supporting day-to-day operations at our Newark location. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly developing team where the successful candidate will gain broad exposure to commercial finance, project reporting, and operational analysis. The role offers excellent career development and genuine progression opportunities within the wider JRL Group.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will take responsibility for financial reporting within the JRL Modular business while also supporting other divisions across the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project reporting and cost analysis to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Ensure costs and purchase orders are accurately allocated to the correct business divisions, contracts, and projects.
• Oversee stock control and cost allocation, ensuring materials are issued and charged correctly.
• Conduct regular reviews of material usage against budgets and forecasts.
• Complete stock reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
• Support the management of project variations and pricing changes, ensuring records are maintained and financial impacts are accurately tracked.
• Assist with FP&A activities, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Maintain and enhance key Excel-based reporting models and workbooks.
• Produce production and monthly WIP reporting.
• Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) files, ensuring changes are accurately recorded and controlled.
• Take ownership of critical reporting processes, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Provide general finance and analytical support across a growing portfolio of projects and operational requirements.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Experience in commercial finance, project accounting, cost analysis, or management accounting.
• Strong ability to interpret financial information and translate it into meaningful business insight.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, reporting models, and data analysis.
• Previous experience within construction or manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with Coins ERP would be advantageous.
• Ability to work to agreed deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage with and influence non-financial stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and use initiative.