Job Purpose The Financial Planning Analyst will support the Head of Commercial Finance in providing clear and effective commercial finance partnering and promoting the Commercial Finance function brand across the organisation as an efficient and professional team that enables commercial growth. The Commercial Finance Analyst role will involve a mix of data analysis, report build and design as well as monthly management reporting and forecasting and budget preparation, including: * regular reporting to deadlines * liaison with stakeholders at various levels within the business (providing regular variance analysis and feedback on financial performance), * ad hoc data analysis and reporting requests – including spreadsheet build and report development and automation, * involvement in monthly and annual budget and forecasting processes, * continuous improvement The role supports the Commercial Finance team with the provision of timely and accurate management information, variance analysis, budgets and forecasting as well as adhoc reporting to stakeholders within the business