Commercial Finance Analyst

Commercial Finance analyst
up to £50k depending on experience
MUST be actively studying, PQ or finalist
Hybrid working
West End

I am currently recruiting for a fantastic role within a renowned retail company. They are looking for an experienced finance analyst to join their FP&A team. This role will require you to have had previous experience in month end, balance sheet reconciliations, working capital and variance analysis (actuals vs budget) This company is incredibly employee centric and offers great development opportunities.

Responsibilities will include:

Support the preparation of the corporate budget, forecasts and the corporate plan covering the company's cash flow and balance sheet and other KPIs for the Retail business, which will involve:

• Working closely with Finance teams, developing an understanding of trends in performance primarily for Balance sheet areas, and key issues, activities, and timetables
• Coordinating the development of cash generating initiatives and providing necessary challenge and insight
• Consolidating submissions into the corporate picture, providing constructive challenge to relevant Finance teams
• Assisting in the production of executive summaries and board papers which distil the data and focus on the key issues
• Support the production of timely, accurate, and insightful periodic Retail management accounts
• Coordinate and consolidate the Working Capital & Balance Sheet Latest View process by working closely with stakeholders on their latest expectations, tracking through cash generating initiatives and monitoring the risks and opportunities
• Provide Treasury with robust weekly Retail cash forecasting and analysis of any reported variances, with more frequent views provided in the run up to the half year and full year reporting dates
• Produce accurate and timely management reporting information for various senior forums including insightful commentary to support the key summary documents
• Work closely with Finance teams to establish consistency and develop best practice
• Support the Group Finance and Investor Relations teams on the corporate interim and preliminary financial reporting process
• Assist in the production of a high quality internal and external financial / business review in addition to producing the supporting Q&A document for the CFO answering queries raised to support external reporting
• Responsible for cross-referencing and producing accurate documentation in all areas

What you need to know and show

• Part qualified / finalist level (or studying towards an accounting qualification)
• Prior experience of working capital management and experience with balance sheet reconciliations
• Effective communicator with stakeholders, ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders & build trusted relationships
• Team player, able to work effectively within frameworks without direct supervision
• Strong Excel and numerical skills, with an aptitude for turning data into analysis and insight and being able to clearly articulate this through your communication
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand key business performance drivers
• Understanding of the importance of strong financial controls
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills (both verbal & written)
• Resilience (flexible and able to cope with time pressure, risk & ambiguity)
• A desire for continuous improvement to be best in class
• Experience in a business-facing Finance role, preferably Retail
• Delivery of process improvements