Summary: The Commercial Finance Analyst role in Leicester involves reporting to the Head of Finance and aims to enhance financial understanding and accountability for budgetary control. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers an opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and support growth plans within the finance department. The position is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a desire to influence decision-making processes. There is potential for the role to become permanent after the initial contract period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpretation and validation of monthly results, delivering insights on financial performance and KPIs.
• Provide valuable analysis to influence decision-making and support strategic initiatives.
• Identify areas of concern, emerging trends, and opportunities, presenting information logically.
• Deliver insightful reporting to the wider business as required.
• Provide analytical support including profitability analysis and business review presentations.
• Work independently and cross-functionally to ensure detailed, accurate, and timely reporting.

Key Skills:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent IT and Excel proficiency.
• Business partnering skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Salary (Rate): 55000

City: Leicester

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance