About this role
Your new company
An innovative and fast-growing organisation operating within a project-led environment is seeking a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join its expanding finance team. This business delivers complex projects across multiple service lines and is investing heavily in its commercial finance capability to support continued growth.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, gaining exposure to project finance, forecasting, business partnering and performance reporting within a dynamic environment.
Your new role
Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of project financial information across a portfolio of projects. You will support commercial decision-making through the preparation, analysis and reconciliation of financial data, ensuring project performance is accurately reported and understood.
Supporting the preparation and maintenance of project costing and profitability reports.
Monitoring project performance against forecasts, budgets and commercial targets.
Assisting with working capital analysis and cash flow forecasting activities.
Reconciling project financial information against ERP system data and investigating discrepancies.
Supporting monthly revenue recognition and reporting processes
Preparing financial analysis, KPI reporting and project review packs for management.
Working closely with operational teams to improve data quality and financial understanding across the business.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and the enhancement of reporting processes and systems.
This position offers a clear development pathway into broader commercial finance and business partnering responsibilities as your experience grows.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be a motivated finance professional who enjoys working with data and building relationships across a business.
Part-qualified status (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent), although qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.
Previous experience within commercial finance, project accounting, management accounting or FP&A.
Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
Experience working with ERP and reporting tools.
Excellent analytical abilities and high attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
A proactive mindset and a genuine interest in developing a career within commercial finance.
What you'll get in return
£50,000 - £60,000
Bonus Hybrid working
Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business.
Exposure to senior operational and commercial stakeholders.
Clear career progression within commercial finance and business partnering.
Support with ongoing professional qualifications and development.
Broad exposure to project finance, forecasting, cash flow management and commercial analysis.
A collaborative and supportive working environment where continuous improvement and career growth are encouraged.
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