Finance Analyst

FINANCE ANALYST

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work for one of our prestige clients based in Theale near Reading as a Commercial Finance Analyst.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Maintain complex financial models
• Collaborate with multiple departments to gather necessary data and insights for model accuracy
• Working with Excel based Financial Models to aid in business expansion projects
• Provide scenario analysis and advise on financial risks, opportunities, and impact of business strategies
• Present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
• Aid in Financial Reporting of long-term contracts both internally and externally
• Engage in bid pricing and investment appraisal. Reviewing Commercial performance of new and existing contracts
• Variation of contracts, update financial models in accordance with the revised business plans / variations negotiated with the client – to improve project profitability and meet client requirements
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial models and other financial reports and identifying and resolving any discrepancies or errors

The Person:

• Proven experience working in a financial role which has a commercial focus. Minimum of 2-4 years of experience
• Must be Excel proficient – Advance Excel user (comfortable with Excel Formulas and Functions and working with Financial Models is a plus)
• Comfortable around Excel spreadsheet creation, manipulation (and any other modelling tools)
• Experience of discounted cash flow analysis skills and use of key cash-based metrics including IRR, NPV, discounted payback period and return on investment
• Numerical, mathematical, inquisitive, logical mind
• Ability to be curious and question assumptions
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Works well in a pressured environment
• Knowledge of Financial Principles: Understanding of basic accounting, finance, and economic principles
• Ability to present complex data and analysis in a high impact visual manner to senior stakeholders, drawing out the key messages and findings
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Generous Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Private Healthcare
• Employee assistance programme
• Electric car scheme

If you would like more information, please contact Lindsay or Kate on 01635 43100 and we will be happy to discuss the role further with you.