FINANCE ANALYST

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work for our well-established client based in Theale near Reading as a Commercial Finance Analyst.

Your Role and Responsibility:

* 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 and we will be happy to discuss the role further with you