Commercial Finance Analyst

at  Sykes Cottages

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for those who can share in our company goals, values and ethos, who can grow alongside us and whose skills can aid our ongoing success!
By Being One Team, Owning it, Communicating Honestly and showcasing a devotion to Learning, Growing and Innovating, we remain true to our original ethos and ensure we stay true to our Customers, Owners and Colleagues alike.

First and foremost we are interested in those who have the potential to hold these values, as for this position, we ask you to have the following key skills:

• Newly qualified or actively studying for an accounting qualification
• Worked with or supported cross functional / non-finance teams with commercial analysis
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Excellent numeracy and problem-solving skills
• Excellent Excel & PowerPoint skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• Ability to adapt to change

Additional accountabilities:

• Assisting in the resolution of business queries with core Finance in relation to month-end variances.
• Supporting on cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives as required

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As Commercial Finance Analyst your core accountabilities will cover:

FP&A

• Actualising and rolling forwards consolidated Group and divisional forecast models (including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and KPIs) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Carrying out reasonableness checks on information provided by the business, performing analysis to ensure assumptions are credible, questioning inputs where required and evaluating risks and opportunities.
• Supporting with the production of the weekly cashflow forecast as required, identifying and querying unexpected movements.

Commercial Finance

• Working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to complete accurate and timely analysis and reporting on projects and initiatives.
• Playing-back financial modelling and analysis to a range of stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Producing monthly and ad-hoc reporting and tracking performance trends as required.

Additional accountabilities:

• Assisting in the resolution of business queries with core Finance in relation to month-end variances.
• Supporting on cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives as required.

We are excited to be welcoming our newest Commercial Finance Analyst to our industry leading team. In this role you will support the Commercial Finance leadership team across two key areas:

• FP&A – delivering accurate and timely Group and divisional budgets and forecasts.
• Commercial Finance – providing commercial analysis and challenge to all areas of the business to aid decision-making