Job Description The Commercial Finance Analyst (CFA) works within the Commercial Finance team supporting the Commercial Finance Managers (CFMs) with business partnering and management and control of the Business Units. The CFA supports the Unit to provide ‘real time’ support and analysis. The CFA supports the CFM in providing accurate and timely reporting of weekly and monthly results with variance analysis, reviewing costs budgets, ensuring revenue is recognised correctly, SOX compliance is maintained and various ad-hoc analysis and projects. The team work to maximise the financial outturn of the firm and drive best commercial practice. The team’s framework is built around board-set KPIs which the team have a real impact in meeting and reporting back to the board. This role provides a good opportunity to develop your commercial finance skills, to work closely with the consulting teams managing project commercials and expand your networks within Finance, other BP functions and consulting teams. What does it take to be a good Commercial Finance Analyst? It is this mix of analytical, commercial, technical financial and communication skills which are at the heart of successful business partnering. Proactive, solution-driven approach to working. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Actively influencing day to day decisions, shaping the direction of the business Be passionate about their role and the mission of the organisation and the CFO Work as part of a team; share knowledge, educate where possible, learn from and support the wider finance team to work as one Key responsibilities Commercial Finance Work with the Commercial Finance Manager(s) in providing financial, operational and strategic support to the Go-to-Market (GtM) leads, Partners and Leadership team. Complete monthly reporting of Business Unit Results. Including preparation and follow up of variance analysis to the GtM Lead. Preparation of forecasts and budget analysis for the Business Units to the GtM lead and FP&A. Support with monthly subcontractor revenue and cost accruals by reviewing the submissions from business teams to ensure accuracy. Support with revenue recognition reviews for Month\Quarter ends including: checking and following up FP %Complete cost budget confirmations from the business teams strengthen processes and uniform documentation capture for T&M writebacks Production of bespoke Sub-Sector Revenue, SOW & Pipeline reports for revenue forecasting Monthly and ad-hoc reporting for the specific GTM and Capabilities\Streams Supporting the CFM to advise the partner group on financial aspects for assignments, bids, proposals, pricing and reviewing commercial contracts Preparation of ad-hoc financial analysis and management of ad-hoc queries on GtM and capability financials. Development of key reports and ensuring these are kept up to date Work with the CFM to complete internal & external audit requirements. Expense and cost analysis, review and investigation of out of policy/anomaly spend. Ensure all financial activities follow process and are SOX compliant. Support Project Administrator on project queries and technical accounting questions. Prepare IFRS templates throughout the audit cycle. Be a finance go-to to all people in the GTM. Take responsibility to find creative solutions to problems. Create and work across a network of colleagues in different functions. Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment.