Commercial Analyst
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- £40000 - £50000 per annum
- Closing date
- Feb 19, 2019
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- Job Role
- Finance Data Analyst
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
The role will sit within the FP&A team. Conduct analysis of a company's revenue, operations, expenses and competition to find ways improve the company's financial standing
Client Details
The business have a network of branches across the United Kingdom and in excess of 1,500 employees, including a branch in Manchester where this role is based.
Description
- Support the forecasting and planning processes for the business including establishing assumptions, setting of the time-table and approach, co-ordination of inputs, modelling, consolidation, analysis
- Ownership of Commercial modelling to produce Revenue plans by product, segment and co-hort
- Production of weekly trading analysis and financial forecast for the month
- Provide Commercial Support for Personal lines, Specialist and Business
- Drive accountability for business targets
- Anticipate risks and opportunities
- Ownership of performance reporting to the Board, Exco and Trading teams ensuring high quality, accurate information
- Responsible for quality, transparency and timeliness of financial reporting
- Drive business improvement through improved financial insight and analysis
- Preparation of presentations to Board and Exco
- Preparation of ad-hoc analysis
- Drive continuous improvement in planning, month end and reporting processes
Profile
- Excellent analytical and modelling skills
- Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills
- Clear thinker with the ability to present simple analysis from complex data
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage to tight deadlines
- Ability to business partner and communicate with non-finance stakeholders effectively
- High degree of integrity and credibility with senior management
- Team player and ability to work collaboratively
- Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and follow up
- Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
Job Offer
A fantastic opportunity to gain some extensive experience as a Commercial Analyst within Financial Services
A competitive salary partnered with a great benefits package
Manchester City Centre location
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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