Finance Analyst

An opportunity has arisen for a progressive Commercial Finance Analyst to join a market-leading Aerospace company with a global presence. The role offers fantastic exposure and a competitive salary and benefits package, including study support for the successful candidate.

Client Details

The client is an Aerospace Engineering and Technology firm with a global presence. Experiencing an exciting phase of growth at their Bedfordshire site, they are seeking a progressive Commercial Finance Analyst to join them. The company is known for their commitment to the personal and professional development of their staff, encouraging long-term career progression and offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Description

Key responsibilities of the successful Commercial Finance Analyst include:

• To support the annual budget planning, quarterly forecasting and monthly results processes, displaying confidence in telling the story of key variances.
• To influence decision-making to ensure business partners meet the financial objectives of the organisation.
• To explain financial concepts and models to non-financial business partners in a clear and concise manner.
• Production of Board Reports.
• Ownership of the capital reporting process.
• Stock Provision maintenance and inventory analysis.
• Produce the standard costings used throughout the business.
• Master data management to provide visibility and reporting of key areas.
• Produce management information for all manufacturing sites, in support of the Finance Business Partners.

Profile

The successful Commercial Finance Analyst will be:

• Part qualified or finalist ACCA, ACA or CIMA
• Minimum of 2 years Accounting and Finance analysis exposure
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis
• Business partnering exposure
• Good interpersonal skills and an effective communicator
• A confident self-starter who can innovate and drive new procedures
• Very strong IT skills, particularly on Excel
• Previous experience working with a management team is desirable
• Able to commucate financial information effectively to stakeholders and non-finance managers

Job Offer

In return, the company offers:

• Full study support
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous holiday allowance
• Fantastic exposure to a range of commercial finance responsibilities
• Opportunities to progress within an award-winning international company
• Modern, open-plan offices
• Onsite parking