Commercial Finance Analyst

Hybrid in Wakefield·Added 6 days ago (last checked 2 Nov)

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Wakefield
Contract: Permanent

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What we're looking for

A good understanding of management accounting, project finance and financial analysis. Previous or ongoing study towards a professional accounting qualification would be an advantage
Relevant finance experience, including month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting; experience supporting IT, transformation or project teams would be an advantage
Strong analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to produce accurate, robust analysis and clear management information
Understanding of cost centre and project reporting, accruals and prepayments, and the distinction between capital and operating expenditure
A curious, proactive approach, with the confidence to investigate unexpected results and challenge assumptions constructively
Ability to translate financial data into clear conclusions, risks, opportunities and recommended actions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with budget holders, Project Managers and finance colleagues

The role

Join our Finance team as a Commercial Finance Analyst supporting IT, the Transformation Office (TO) and project teams. This exciting opportunity combines hands-on management accounting with business partnering. You'll build reliable budgets and forecasts, explain financial performance, and track project costs and benefits. You'll turn financial information into clear insights that help the business manage costs and make informed investment decisions.

What you'll do

You'll support the production of accurate monthly management accounts for IT and the Transformation Office (TO). This includes helping ensure project costs are correctly recorded and supporting accruals, prepayments and month-end reporting. Working with the Finance Business Partner, budget holders and Project Managers, you'll support monthly cost centre and project reviews. You'll analyse spend and explain variances, highlighting risks, opportunities and future commitments.

You'll support budgeting and forecasting for operating and capital expenditure, with clear reporting on project costs and financial benefits. You'll use financial analysis to support business cases and investment decisions. Working with the Finance Business Partner, you'll also support appropriate accounting treatment for project expenditure. Alongside this work, you'll improve reporting tools and processes so that information is accurate, timely and easy for finance and non-finance colleagues to use.