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Senior Commercial Business Analyst/ Head of Commercial Finance
5 + years in financial analysis, FP&A, or Commercial Finance
This role would suit experienced professionals looking for a sizable business transformation, a very exciting change agenda with multiple business challenges. This role will play a very important part in shaping and supporting this business on a major growth journey.
Based – Ideally NorthWest/ M6 Corridor
Our client is one of the most exciting and dynamic operators in the UK Transport and Warehousing sectors. They have a very exciting growth journey so far with a real focus upon people and have built a real reputation that customers can trust. They are now looking to attract and very high quality commercial business analyst with a strong business and finance profile.
The Senior Commercial Business Analyst will evaluate business operations and performance to support and enable decision making in the organisation. The postholder will analyse and manage the costing models and pricing methodology as well as sales trends, market conditions, and financial data, and provide insights to help guide business strategies. Duties also include forecasting future performance, preparing reports, and making recommendations for improvement.
Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop costing models and pricing methodology for the whole business.
  • Undertaking competitor analysis where applicable.
  • Providing support to business leadership team.
  • Using data to create narratives and stories to help inform decision-making.
  • Writing analyses and distributing or presenting to key stakeholders.
  • Identifying business improvement opportunities and efficiencies.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for real-time decision-making.
  • Be at the forefront of driving automation and accuracy (e.g. data warehouse).
  • Turn data into insights that empower leaders across the business.
  • Undertake commercial analysis of performance and ensure its accuracy and relevance, including ad hoc analysis and forecast future performance.
  • Development and advancement of reporting on financial and non-financial measures of performance.
  • Development of data collection processes, systems and Power BI reporting.
  • Drive continuous improvement of processes throughout the Finance Function.
    The person
  • 5+ years in financial analysis, FP&A, or commercial finance
  • Sharp focus and commercial acumen with a strong understanding of forecasting and variance analysis
  • Experience with ERP/FMIS systems (Oracle NetSuite, Workday Adaptive, Power BI,)
  • Thrives in a fast-moving environment and adapt quickly to change.
    The reward
  • Salary £60,000 - £80,000
  • Benefits Package.
  • Pension
  • 25 days holiday

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