Commercial Finance Analyst

Commercial Finance Analyst | Chester (Hybrid 3 days in) | £45,000 - £55,000 plus excellent staff discount, 25 days holiday, pension, career development, perks and benefits | e-commerce

Zachary Daniels Finance are proud to be partnering with a fantastic Chester e-commerce business who have been a leader in their industry for over 50 years. The business has operated for decades with a brilliant reputation which now spans the globe. This is a great place to develop and grow your finance career, with multiple progression routes.

About the role

This role will build strong relationships across the business, ensuring collaboration and effective communication of stakeholders' needs. Educate the business on financial and commercial information, support informed decision-making, analyse performance to identify improvements and effectively communicate insights. Align the data strategy with business goals, manage the budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor cash flow, provide financial projections and ensure accurate reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Establish robust relationships across the business, ensuring frequent collaboration
• Understand stakeholders' information needs and effectively communicate and implement these throughout the business
• Educate the business on financial and commercial data to empower informed decision-making
• Critically assess business performance and provide constructive feedback and solutions for improvement
• Work closely with the data community to ensure the data strategy is in sync with the overall strategic vision of the business
• Support stakeholders in understanding the business's performance metrics and trends
• Partner with the finance team to support and challenge budget holders, ensuring financial accountability and efficiency
• Support and develop the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor and forecast the business's cash flow, working proactively with stakeholders to enhance the cash position
• Provide ad hoc financial projections for various projects and investments
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts and ongoing reviews of profitability and variances to budget
• Manage the creation and distribution of business reports, including financial performance, sales, marketing and key performance indicators
• Ensure the continued accuracy of data and reports
• Provide clear visibility and communication of performance against budgets and prior periods
• Support the preparation of information required by third parties such as regulators and investors
• Analyse business performance and key indicators to identify improvement areas
• Provide detailed insights and effectively communicate figures through compelling storytelling

Person profile

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA)
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the business
• Comfortable working with and presenting to senior management
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident in asking questions and challenging business performance and processes
• Ability to work proactively and effectively with multiple departments across the business
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership in all tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to solve complex problems
• Excellent organisational skills, with effective time management and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• A collaborative team player who is driven by both team and individual success

Package

£45,000 - £55,000 plus excellent staff discount, 25 days holiday, pension, career development, perks and benefits

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics

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