Commercial Analyst - #2097248

Greenwellgleeson are recruiting for Commercial Analyst to work with a business in Birmingham City Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team, driving high performance through effective workload management, regular reviews and ongoing professional development.

• Deputise for the Finance Manager when required, providing leadership support across financial planning, reporting, analysis and commercial initiatives.

• Manage the delivery of accurate and timely period-end reporting, identifying opportunities to enhance reporting and processes.

• Prepare departmental financial reports, delivering insightful variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.

• Support the production of external reporting packs and associated financial information.

• Review and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

• Maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.

• Evaluate financial risks and opportunities, providing insight to support business performance and decision-making.

• Play an active role in finance transformation and continuous improvement projects across the function.

Skills, Requirements, Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with a sound understanding of balance sheet and profit & loss reporting.

• Experience managing the financial close process, with a focus on delivering accurate reporting and maintaining effective financial controls.

• Demonstrable experience leading, coaching and developing finance teams.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into commercial insight.

• Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with SAP would be beneficial.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and constructively challenge at all levels.

• Ability to identify financial risks and opportunities while effectively managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven track record of building strong relationships and collaborating effectively with stakeholders across the business.

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