Commercial Finance Analyst - ACA Qualified
Exciting First Move Opportunity | Lancashire | £60-65,000 + Bonus + Benefits
The Company
My client, is a thriving PE backed financial services business experiencing significant growth and expansion. Based in Lancashire with excellent transport links, they're building out their finance team and looking for an ambitious, newly qualified ACA professional to join them on this exciting journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation where you'll gain broad commercial exposure and have a real impact from day one.
The Role
As Commercial Finance Analyst, you'll be instrumental in supporting the finance function and providing valuable insights to drive business performance. This role offers the perfect platform for a newly qualified accountant to develop their commercial acumen and progress their career.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Producing detailed management information and financial analysis
* Supporting monthly forecasting and annual budgeting cycles
* Conducting profitability analysis across different business streams
* Preparing board reports and presenting financial insights to senior stakeholders
* Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities within the business
* Working collaboratively with operations teams to improve financial performance
* Contributing to process improvements
The Ideal Candidate
* Recently qualified ACA or close to qualification
* Trained within a practice environment and ready for your first industry role
* Strong technical accounting foundations
* Excellent Excel skills and a flair for data analysis
* The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
* A proactive, solution-focused mindset
* Genuine enthusiasm to learn and develop in a commercial finance role
It would be advantageous if you have:
* Any exposure to financial services
* Experience using financial reporting systems
* An understanding of commercial finance or FP&A
What's On Offer
* £60,000 - £65,000 (dependent on experience) + Bonus
* Generous benefits package
* Hybrid working arrangements – 2/3 days in the office
* Clear progression pathway with tangible career development
* Collaborative and supportive team culture
* Opportunity to grow with an growing PE Backed business
Next Steps
This is a rare opportunity for an ACA first-time mover to join a growing business at an exciting time. If you're looking to transition from practice to industry and want to build a rewarding commercial finance career, I'd love to hear from you.