Commercial Finance Analyst - FTC 12 Months
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Overview
We are looking for a confident and proactive Commercial Finance Analyst to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support our business during a key period of growth and change. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-quality forecasting, insightful analysis, and smarter reporting, delivering value through robust financial processes.
Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of accurate monthly forecasts and financial reporting for central business functions.
* Work closely with business stakeholders to gather, challenge, and consolidate financial forecast data.
* Assist in the preparation of budgets and provide insights into business performance through data analysis.
* Maintain and enhance internal reporting tools and dashboards to improve efficiency and clarity of financial reporting.
* Collaborate with the Commercial Finance Manager to drive improvements in financial processes and data integrity.
* Use finance systems (e.g. Excel, Anaplan, D365) to manipulate, analyse, and report on financial data.
* Respond to ad hoc analysis requests and finance queries from stakeholders across the business.
* Contribute to finance projects and support the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.
What we are looking for / Qualifications
* Proven experience in a commercial finance, financial analysis, or management accounting role, with involvement in forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
* Proficiency in Excel (intermediate to advanced), with confidence in using functions such as pivot tables, lookups, and formula-based modelling
* Familiarity with financial systems and tools such as Anaplan and Microsoft D365 is beneficial (training will be provided if required)
* A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data accuracy and integrity
* Experience developing or maintaining financial dashboards and reports to support business decision-making
* Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
* A collaborative approach and willingness to support continuous improvement within the finance function
* A degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, and/or part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) is desirable
BRE Benefits
* Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
* Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
* Enhanced maternity package
* HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
* Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
* Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
* Professional membership reimbursement
Work Location
Mostly Remote – This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to our head office in Watford for planned meetings.
Equal Opportunities
BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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