Commercial Analyst

at  DMG Events

ABOUT US

dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business. dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT Manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of £2bn, that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news, and entertainment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work with Finance teams to assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and commercial accrual postings.
• Keep Event trackers up to date with actual spending from FinanceForce on a regular basis.
• Work with the Commercial Finance Manager and the commercial teams where required on the budgeting and forecasting process across the MEA portfolio.
• Coordinate regular budget/forecast review sessions with the commercial teams.
• Helping to calculate commission/bonus payments in accordance with individual schemes for payroll.
• Provide quality analysis as required.
• Ensuring that the DMG MEA Event policies are communicated, implemented, and complied with, and a strong financial control environment is maintained.
• Carry out any reasonable project work/ad hoc task as requested.
• Attend training and development as required.

TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate with recognized accounting qualification in (ACCA/CIMA/CMA etc.)
• Minimum 3-4 years experience in Commercial analysis or Financial analysis
• Interest in working in a commercial finance role
• Confidence to develop and cultivate relationships with senior business leaders that leads to open and collaborative communication
• Hands-on approach and willingness to accept responsibility
• Project management and Advanced Excel skills
• Able to multi-task and manage changing workloads and priorities
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances re-setting priorities as necessary

THE ROLE:

This role would assist the Commercial Finance Manager with the management accounting for the MEA Portfolio and improve business efficiency and commercial decision-making by enhancing management information and financial forecasting. A key aspect of the role is to ensure that processes are followed to provide and maintain a strong financial management and control environment.