Join Our Team as a Finance Analyst!
Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? RAC is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our dynamic Consumer Roadside team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is crucial in enhancing the financial performance of our Retention business, focusing on pricing, renewals, and proposition development for our valued members.
Located at our Bradley Stoke office, you’ll enjoy a hybrid work model of 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. Collaborating closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will deliver precise financial reporting, insightful analysis, and commercial challenges that drive decision-making and performance improvement.
Your Key Responsibilities
Commercial Insight & Decision Support
* Provide financial insights and challenges to business leaders, focusing on:
o Pricing and discounting strategies
o Renewal rates by member cohort
o Revenue impacts from mid-term changes (e.g., cancellations, upgrades, downgrades)
* Support commercial decision-making through robust analysis, including:
o Net Present Value (NPV)
o Cost-benefit analysis
o Investment payback periods
Reporting & Performance Analysis
* Develop and maintain a suite of reports that combine volume and value metrics to:
o Identify performance trends and variances
o Analyze KPIs against budget and prior years
o Highlight areas of under/over performance
* Deliver insightful commentary and present findings in weekly/monthly trading and commercial reviews
* Ensure stakeholders understand their financials and the business impact of their actions
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Support the development of annual budgets and half-yearly reforecasts
* Ensure clarity of assumptions, phased budgeting, and stakeholder buy-in
* Track performance against key financial and operational KPIs
What You’ll Need
This role is perfect for someone who is part-qualified or eager to advance their finance career. You’ll bring a strong analytical mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Experience working with business stakeholders in a finance environment
* SQL proficiency – ability to write queries and extract data from source systems
* Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities
* Strong understanding of commercial drivers and business performance metrics
* Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
* Ability to challenge constructively and build relationships across functions
What We Offer
At RAC, we believe in rewarding our colleagues for their hard work and dedication. Along with a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits:
* FREE RAC Complete Breakdown Service from Day One.
* 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
* Option to join RAC’s Group Personal Pension scheme with contributions up to 6.5% on qualifying earnings.
* 2 x Basic Salary Core Employer funded Life Assurance cover (4 x for pension scheme members) with the option to flex up to 10 x cover.
* Family leave support including paid time off, flexibility, and resources to help balance work and family commitments.
* Enhanced Parental Leave.
* Confidential personal support service, available 24/7 for you and your family members aged 16+.
* Car salary sacrifice scheme after 12 months of employment, with significant tax savings and electric vehicle options.
* Access to Orange Savings, our online discounts portal offering thousands of savings on high street retailers, supermarkets, holidays, tech, and more.
* FREE onsite parking.
When you join us, you’ll automatically be opted into our Colleague Share Scheme, called ‘Owning it together’. This unique opportunity allows our colleagues to be rewarded for their outstanding work and share in the future success of RAC.
We are committed to fostering a culture that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.