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Robert Half is seeking a commercially minded Commercial Finance Analyst to join The Wave, the UK's first inland surf destination on the edge of Bristol. This newly created role is the first dedicated analytical seat in the business, working directly with the CFO and Heads of Department to get ahead of the numbers rather than reading them after the fact. It is a hands-on, commercial role rather than a technical accounting one, and there is no chartered requirement.

Role

• Run monthly business reviews with Heads of Department across Surf, Food & Beverage, Retail, Accommodation, Camps and Events
• Own variance reporting, KPI packs and written commentary on what has moved and why
• Lead the annual budget process and own the rolling forecast, including trading, seasonality and capital timing
• Analyse pricing, yield and capacity, including lake mix design and occupancy
• Redesign and automate daily flash reporting, replacing the current manual process

As Commercial Finance Analyst, you will be the primary finance user of a new data platform and a strong voice in how reporting is designed.

Profile

• Two to five years in commercial finance, FP&A, business analysis or a similar analytical role
• Demonstrable experience of budgeting and forecasting, not just reporting the result
• Advanced Excel skills, building models rather than maintaining someone else's
• Experience with a BI tool such as Power BI, Tableau or Qlik
• Confident presenting and defending analysis in a room, including when challenged

This Commercial Finance Analyst role suits someone who takes a view rather than stopping at the numbers, and who is comfortable being the only analyst in the room.

Company

• The Wave is a world-class wave pool surrounded by open water, woodland, a campsite and safari tents, on the edge of Bristol
• Built around wellbeing, nature and community, with a purpose to nurture health, hope and happiness with every wave
• A small, close-knit team where you will see the whole business, not one slice of it
• Direct access to the Controller, CFO and Heads of Department
• Guided by The Wave's values, We Are FAIR: Fun, Adventurous, Impact and Respect

Coming into The Wave as Commercial Finance Analyst, you would have real ownership from day one and no existing template to inherit, with a data platform being built around the reporting you design.Full job description

Commercial Finance Analyst

Wigan | Hybrid Working | £40,000 + Bonus + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused finance professional to join a successful and growing business based in Wigan.

This role is ideally suited to an ambitious analyst or management accountant looking to develop their commercial finance career within a fast-paced environment. You'll work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, helping to drive business performance through insightful analysis, forecasting and decision support.

The Opportunity

Working as part of a high-performing finance team, you will play a key role in supporting commercial and operational functions, providing financial insight that enables informed decision making and helps maximise profitability across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce weekly and monthly management reports and performance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Analyse sales, margin and operational performance, identifying key trends and opportunities.
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis and commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Partner with operational, commercial and supply chain teams to support business objectives.
• Monitor departmental expenditure and support cost control initiatives.
• Assist with month-end activities, including accruals and prepayments.
• Support continuous improvement projects, helping to enhance reporting and business processes.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate strong analytical skills alongside the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders.

You will ideally have:

• Experience within a Finance Analyst, Commercial Finance Analyst, Management Accountant or similar role.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience working with large data sets and translating financial information into meaningful business insight.
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Understanding of accruals and prepayments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach to problem solving.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.
• Opportunity to influence commercial decision making.
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• If you're looking for a role where you can move beyond tra