I am currently recruiting for a commercially-focused Finance Analyst to join a very successful business on the outskirts of Chester (commutable from Nantwich, Whitchurch, Frodsham, Winsford). Reporting to the Finance Manager the Finance Analyst will work closely with key stakeholders in the business to create costing solutions across a number of departments, add value across the piece and formulate commercial proposals to impact the P&L.

Duties will include:

• Create detailed costing and P&L modelling across the business
• Formulate viable proposals based on open book, tariffs and hybrid commercial arrangements as appropriate.
• Quantify the benefits of new business when integrated into existing operations.
• Investigate ‘what-if’ scenarios and evaluate financial risks of proposals.
• Generate documents and presentation materials to support bids.
• Effectively communicate finance models and commercial proposals at internal bid reviews.
• Attend customer meetings to present commercial aspects of proposals and answer finance-related questions as required.
• Work with the larger finance team to create the accurate weekly costings for the new business won and existing customer base.
• Ad-hoc projects as required

Qualifications & Experience:

• Studying/Part qualified accountant with experience in industry in a similar role
• High-level knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Attention to detail and analytical approach.
• Experienced in general accounting practices.
• Questioning and enquiring approach with a real desire to seek out new methods that will allow more efficient provision of accurate financial data.
• Comfortable working individually and as part of a team, sharing knowledge and improvement ideas for the benefit of the Company and its staff.
• Hard working and flexible, with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Good communicator at all levels up to and including Operational Managers and Directors, customers, suppliers and other internal staff.
• Ability to coach and mentor at different levels within the Company, to provide an understanding of finance to non –finance staff.
• Willingness to learn about the Company and industry with a desire to excel and develop

Benefits:

• £30-35k DOE
• Hybrid working
• Group Pension scheme
• Group Life Assurance – 2 x Annual Salary
• Due to the location of this role it would be beneficial for you to have your own transport

DJ/0311

Finance Analyst

Chester, CH3

£30-35k DOE