Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst

£40,000 - £46,000 + Study, Bonus & excellent benefits

Are you a personable, confident and ambitious Part Qualified Accountant looking for a role in a completely commercial setting? We’re partnered with a leading Retailer as they look to add a Commercial Finance Analyst into their team in a role that is split between financial analysis and business partnering.

About the Company

Division that has scaled from inception to £100m+ in 5 years

The UK’s market leader, and a role within an exciting new venture

Investor in people and strong strategy towards sustainability

The role

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of this division, you will be responsible for the collection, processing and analysis of financial data to provide relevant information to the business when forecasting and analysing company expenditure in relation to sales and costs.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the Head of Finance to determine business performance and opportunities whilst undertaking analysis

Business Partnering with several stakeholders, many of them non-financial

Provide support to Operational staff on their forecasting, use of the CRM system, and both customer and financial information

Run, update and analyse regular reports that are to be provided to various stakeholders

Understanding of our CRM system, to be able to provide full support to all sales staff

Full start to finish control of Payment Application process working with credit control, sites, and contracts staff to pull together application to send to customers

Undertaking projects and analysis to support business users, looking at opportunities for market growth and margin improvement

The Ideal Candidate

Part Qualified – either CIMA or ACCA with desire to work towards full qualification

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels

Strong influencing and coaching abilities to support collaboration and knowledge sharing

Skilled at interpreting complex data and presenting insights clearly to audiences with varying levels of financial understanding

Commercially aware, with a strong focus on driving value and supporting business decisions

Adaptable and resilient, able to respond positively to shifting priorities and evolving demands

Proactive problem-solver, viewing challenges as opportunities to generate creative and practical alternatives

Articulate, analytical, and numerate, with a methodical, organised, and tenacious approach

What they Offer

Competitive salary: £40,000 - £46,000

Performance-based bonus 10%

Matched Pension scheme

25 days + bank

Hybrid Working (3-4 days in)

How to Apply

We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.

About Aila Recruitment

Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development.

Not quite the right role for you? Contact us to discuss other opportunities and start a partnership with a finance agency that puts you first.