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Commercial Finance Analyst | Chester (Hybrid 3 days in) | £45,000 - £50,000 plus excellent staff discount, 25 days holiday, pension, career development, perks and benefits | e-commerce

Zachary Daniels Finance are proud to be partnering with a fantastic Chester e-commerce business who have been a leader in their industry for over 50 years. The business has operated for decades with a brilliant reputation which now spans the globe. This is a great place to develop and grow your finance career, with multiple progression routes.

About the role

This role will build strong relationships across the business, ensuring collaboration and effective communication of stakeholders' needs. Educate the business on financial and commercial information, support informed decision-making, analyse performance to identify improvements and effectively communicate insights. Align the data strategy with business goals, manage the budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor cash flow, provide financial projections and ensure accurate reporting.

Key responsibilities

Establish robust relationships across the business, ensuring frequent collaboration
Understand stakeholders' information needs and effectively communicate and implement these throughout the business
Educate the business on financial and commercial data to empower informed decision-making
Critically assess business performance and provide constructive feedback and solutions for improvement
Work closely with the data community to ensure the data strategy is in sync with the overall strategic vision of the business
Support stakeholders in understanding the business's performance metrics and trends
Partner with the finance team to support and challenge budget holders, ensuring financial accountability and efficiency
Support and develop the budgeting and forecasting processes
Monitor and forecast the business's cash flow, working proactively with stakeholders to enhance the cash position
Provide ad hoc financial projections for various projects and investments
Develop and maintain rolling forecasts and ongoing reviews of profitability and variances to budget
Manage the creation and distribution of business reports, including financial performance, sales, marketing and key performance indicators
Ensure the continued accuracy of data and reports
Provide clear visibility and communication of performance against budgets and prior periods
Support the preparation of information required by third parties such as regulators and investors
Analyse business performance and key indicators to identify improvement areas
Provide detailed insights and effectively communicate figures through compelling storytelling

Person profile

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA)
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the business
Comfortable working with and presenting to senior management
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Confident in asking questions and challenging business performance and processes
Ability to work proactively and effectively with multiple departments across the business
Strong sense of accountability and ownership in all tasks and responsibilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to solve complex problems
Excellent organisational skills, with effective time management and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
A collaborative team player who is driven by both team and individual success

Package

£45,000 - £50,000 plus excellent staff discount, 25 days holiday, pension, career development, perks and benefits

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics

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