Overview
As Outcomes First Group (OFG) expands in the UK and new international markets, the Group Commercial Finance Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting this growth through robust financial insight, modelling, and strategic analysis. This role will focus on partnering with Group and in-country teams to assess market opportunities, develop business cases, model potential returns, and establish scalable financial frameworks. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capability with commercial awareness to guide key decisions around international expansion, helping to build a financially sustainable platform for growth.
Partner with the Group Finance Business Partner and Financial Leadership Team to assess new UK and international market opportunities through detailed financial modelling and scenario planning. Support business development initiatives by evaluating commercial viability, pricing strategies, and investment requirements across both new and existing markets. Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to assess performance and risk profiles of UK & international ventures, acquisitions, and growth projects. Provide financial leadership and insight during market entry, go-live, scale-up, and UK expansion phases, ensuring clarity on revenue, cost, and margin expectations. Collaborate with UK and in-country teams to build budgets and forecasts that align with Group financial targets and growth plans. Analyse actual performance against plan, highlighting key variances and providing actionable insights for UK and international teams. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and embed robust financial controls as part of both new market and domestic growth activities. Deliver regular reporting and analysis to senior leadership, enabling effective decision-making and agile course correction. Provide financial input into market entry and UK growth strategies, including regulatory, commercial, and operating model considerations. Act as a critical friend to UK and in-country teams, challenging assumptions and ensuring data-driven, realistic planning. Stay abreast of UK and international market dynamics, economic indicators, and cost environments to inform strategic financial planning.
Responsibilities
* Partner with the Group Finance Business Partner and Financial Leadership Team to assess new UK and international market opportunities through detailed financial modelling and scenario planning.
* Support business development initiatives by evaluating commercial viability, pricing strategies, and investment requirements across both new and existing markets.
* Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to assess performance and risk profiles of UK & international ventures, acquisitions, and growth projects.
* Provide financial leadership and insight during market entry, go-live, scale-up, and UK expansion phases, ensuring clarity on revenue, cost, and margin expectations.
* Collaborate with UK and in-country teams to build budgets and forecasts that align with Group financial targets and growth plans.
* Analyse actual performance against plan, highlighting key variances and providing actionable insights for UK and international teams.
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and embed robust financial controls as part of both new market and domestic growth activities.
* Deliver regular reporting and analysis to senior leadership, enabling effective decision-making and agile course correction.
* Provide financial input into market entry and UK growth strategies, including regulatory, commercial, and operating model considerations.
* Act as a critical friend to UK and in-country teams, challenging assumptions and ensuring data-driven, realistic planning.
* Stay abreast of UK and international market dynamics, economic indicators, and cost environments to inform strategic financial planning.
Qualifications
* Experience in a finance business partnering, commercial finance or business analysis role within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
* Proven track record of supporting business growth and/or international expansion through financial insight and modelling.
* Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, with the ability to develop clear, flexible models for decision-making.
* Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail, balanced with the ability to see the bigger picture.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in engaging stakeholders at all levels.
* Commercially astute, able to interpret and present data in a meaningful way to drive decisions.
* Hands-on and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a scaling, fast-moving environment.
Desirable
* Experience with ERP systems, Power BI or similar tools is advantageous.
* Professional finance qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA) preferred but not essential.
Why join Outcomes First Group?
At OFG, we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial - a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work. That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay. If the trial proves successful, we'll roll out the 4DWW across the Group - making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work.
Our Position and Reputation
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. In 2024, OFG was officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect.
Our Vision
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
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