COMMERCIAL FINANCE ANALYST A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work for our well-established client based in Theale near Reading as a Commercial Finance Analyst.
Your Role and Responsibility: * Maintain complex financial models * Collaborate with multiple departments to gather necessary data and insights for model accuracy * Working with Excel based Financial Models to aid in business expansion projects * Provide scenario analysis and advise on financial risks, opportunities, and impact of business strategies * Present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner * Aid in Financial Reporting of long-term contracts both internally and externally * Engage in bid pricing and investment appraisal.
Reviewing Commercial performance of new and existing contracts * Variation of contracts, update financial models in accordance with the revised business plans / variations negotiated with the client - to improve project profitability and meet client requirements * Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial models and other financial reports and identifying and resolving any discrepancies or errors The Person: * Proven experience working in a financial role which has a commercial focus.
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience * Must be Excel proficient - Advance Excel user (comfortable with Excel Formulas and Functions and working with Financial Models is a plus) * Comfortable around Excel spreadsheet creation, manipulation (and any other modelling tools) * Experience of discounted cash flow analysis skills and use of key cash-based metrics including IRR, NPV, discounted payback period and return on investment * Numerical, mathematical, inquisitive, logical mind * Ability to be curious and question assumptions * Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment * Works well in a pressured environment * Knowledge of Financial Principles: Understanding of basic accounting, finance, and economic principles * Ability to present complex data and analysis in a high impact visual manner to senior stakeholders, drawing out the key messages and findings * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Generous Benefits: * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * Pension * Private Healthcare * Employee assistance programme * Electric car scheme If you would like more information, please contact Lindsay or Kate and we will be happy to discuss the role further with you