Roachef Motorways Ltd are one of the largest motorway service area providers in the UK and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Analyst to join their newly re-structured Commercial Finance Team. Role Overview: The Commercial Finance team are the custodians of the financial systems; SAP, Qlikview & NPrinting, as well as complex Excel models involving highly complicated formulas and macros. The Business Analyst role holder will be the owner of these systems, playing a key role in maintaining them, and looking to identify and implement areas of improvement. Using these systems, the Business Analyst will provide the business with relevant data and quality analysis in order to enable the Operations team to drive the performance of the business. They will also have responsibilities focused on improving profitability, with an emphasis on sales and wages, providing data and value adding reports, and supporting all systems while delivering gold standard service. The ability to understand and explain these reports and provide meaningful insight in relation to identification and understanding of trends, is also essential. Key responsibilities will include: Owning the weekly reporting, ensuring timely and accurate distribution while identifying key areas for improvement. Maintenance and development of existing financial models, including being able to fix and refine complex formulas and macros. Support Budgeting and Forecasting processes partnering with the Operations team, constructively challenging submissions and delivering updates and feedback. Identify areas of improvement to drive profit performance and margins Support the decision making process including investment appraisals for new opportunities and post completion reviews. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and external stakeholders. Skills/ Experience: Multi-site retail or catering experience Strong Excel & Modelling skills - proficient in VBA and able to write macros Qlikview and/or SAP experience, although wider experience of other systems will also be beneficial Analytical and diligent and proactive problem solving approach to work Used to working with Big Data Ability to explain analysis and trends to non-finance managers within the business Ability to work independently and as part of a team, ensuring work is delivered on time and right first time attitude towards high standards and to meeting team deadlines. Strong organisational skills, including planning and prioritising work. Adaptable and versatile, responding positively when change is required or plans are altered. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and external stakeholders. BENEFITS Include: Roadchef Discount Card discounts from 15% to 70% for you and your family at all Roadchef MSA Benefits website- over 8000 discounts available on many high street and online stores Refer a Friend - cash scheme Long Service awards Flexible working hours 32 days holiday paid pro rata increasing with service (includes 8 days Bank Holiday) Discounted Hotel stays at Days Inn for employees at Roadchef Sites Contributory pension after 3 months Free car parking Subsidised meals while on duty Recognition schemes at all levels Maternity and Paternity leave On boarding plans designed for each role Structured career programs Great personal development opportunities