This is an exciting and diverse role within the Commercial Finance team to work directly with operations, providing financial insight and helping to drive optimal business decisions.
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
As Senior Commercial Finance Analyst you will partner with key stakeholders in various parts of the organisation, but in particular supporting at a service, regional and departmental level, with the aim of improving service performance.
Additionally you will be integral to the budget setting process; engaging with the operations team to set stretching but realistic targets and supporting management in achieving them.
This role would be ideal for an ambitious individual, who is seeking to progress and develop their career in finance.
Duties and responsibilities include:
1. Interpret financial results and provide insight to key stakeholders.
2. Monitor and challenge weekly KPIs to help the business meet its objectives; track actions and see through to completion.
3. Review site level profitability with a particular focus on staff costs to support the CFM in challenging overspends.
4. Support and help manage the budget setting process.
5. Help develop and take ownership of key data sources and trackers.
6. Develop strong, professional relationships with all levels of the business to support managers in taking ownership of their financial performance.
7. Willing to occasionally visit sites to lead monthly accounts call, provide support and build relationships with key stakeholders.
8. Be comfortable deputising for the Commercial Finance Manager when required.
9. To maintain the funding model, ensuring information is provided to the Commissioning Team on a timely basis.
10. Ad hoc projects and analysis.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
11. An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
12. Expert supervision & support
13. Employee referral scheme
14. Free Health Cash plan
15. 24 hours free GP support line
16. Free life assurance cover
17. Free eye tests
18. Car lease discounts
19. Discounted gym membership
20. Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
21. Pension scheme
22. Employee NHS - discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
23. Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks