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Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

  • Posted November 5, 2024
  • £50000 - £60000 per annum
  • Essex
  • Permanent

Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst

Salary: £60,000

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic organisation? Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Finance Analyst to join their team and provide critical financial insight to support key business objectives.

Benefits

  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Hybrid working pattern
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Discounts and savings via the employee benefits portal
  • Health and well-being support via the Employee Assistance Programme

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide commercial support to the Finance team and integrated teams.
  • Looking at new business investment and pricing activity to win new business.
  • Support the establishment of the AOP (Annual Operating Plan) and five-year plan targets.
  • Assist the Program Execution Team with Quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reporting.
  • Provide financial support for new business proposals, including pricing, foreign exchange management, and risk assessment.
  • Build a strong network with all Stakeholders.
  • Serve as the “financial conscience” of the business, ensuring adherence to Business and Financial Policy.
  • Deliver financial insights to support the business risk & opportunities process.
  • Collaborate with Financial Planning and Analysis, Business Programme Finance, and Central Finance Services.
  • Working across various business areas supporting metrics such as bookings, sales, profit, and cash.
  • Champion best practices and improve systems and processes.
  • Support the Finance Manager with financial analysis for investment decisions and pricing.
  • Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

  • Qualified accountant (CIMA preferred or at final strategic level)
  • Commercial experience analytical skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Highly organised and self-motivated

Desirable:

  • Experience with Project Accounting
  • Proficiency in SAP, Cognos, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Security clearance, or willingness to obtain this

Take your career to the next level as a Senior Finance Analyst and join a company that values innovation and financial excellence. Apply now to become an integral part of our client’s team as a Senior Finance Analyst!

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