Commercial Finance Analyst

Commercial Finance Analyst
Staffordshire | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)
£35,000 - £45,000 + Study Support (if required)

Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a successful private equity-backed business in Staffordshire to recruit a Commercial Finance Analyst.

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Lead, you will provide the business with a commercial viewpoint of the financials. This includes reporting revenue and stock holdings, along with cost reporting to enable the business to review expenditure and understand the key drivers behind performance.
You will review efficiencies, provide insightful analysis to management and support the business with ad hoc reporting and projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking broad exposure across commercial reporting, forecasting, business partnering and strategic projects within a growing business environment.

The Role
Responsibilities will include:

Monthly and annual sales reporting, including analysis by country, product and sales team performance, plus additional ad hoc reporting
Monthly cashflow reporting and analysis
Cost reporting for Manufacturing and R&D, including variance analysis to budget and operational performance analysis
Group budgeting and forecasting
Ad hoc project work supporting business growth and future M&A activity
Acting as the Epicor, FastClose and Power BI custodian
Development of reports and continuous improvement of procedures
Assisting with reporting to senior leaders and business stakeholders
Supporting external audit requirements
The Candidate
We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

Experience in a Finance Analyst, Commercial Finance, Management Accounting or similar finance role
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Experience producing budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
Advanced Excel skills, with Power BI experience highly desirable
Experience using ERP systems, ideally Epicor
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA candidates, or those looking to commence professional studies
What's on Offer?

Salary of £35,000 - £45,000
Study support available if required
Hybrid working pattern of 3 days per week in the office
Exposure to senior leaders and key business stakeholders
Involvement in strategic projects, including future M&A activity
Opportunity to join a successful private equity-backed business
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