Commercial Analyst

The role will sit within the FP&A team. Conduct analysis of a company's revenue, operations, expenses and competition to find ways improve the company's financial standing

Client Details

The business have a network of branches across the United Kingdom and in excess of 1,500 employees, including a branch in Manchester where this role is based.

Description

• Support the forecasting and planning processes for the business including establishing assumptions, setting of the time-table and approach, co-ordination of inputs, modelling, consolidation, analysis
• Ownership of Commercial modelling to produce Revenue plans by product, segment and co-hort
• Production of weekly trading analysis and financial forecast for the month
• Provide Commercial Support for Personal lines, Specialist and Business
• Drive accountability for business targets
• Anticipate risks and opportunities
• Ownership of performance reporting to the Board, Exco and Trading teams ensuring high quality, accurate information
• Responsible for quality, transparency and timeliness of financial reporting
• Drive business improvement through improved financial insight and analysis
• Preparation of presentations to Board and Exco
• Preparation of ad-hoc analysis
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, month end and reporting processes

Profile

• Excellent analytical and modelling skills
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Clear thinker with the ability to present simple analysis from complex data
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage to tight deadlines
• Ability to business partner and communicate with non-finance stakeholders effectively
• High degree of integrity and credibility with senior management
• Team player and ability to work collaboratively
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and follow up
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills

Job Offer

A fantastic opportunity to gain some extensive experience as a Commercial Analyst within Financial Services

A competitive salary partnered with a great benefits package

Manchester City Centre location