£40K/yr to £48K/yr
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Permanent, Variable

Commercial Financial Analyst

Posted by Meraki Talent Limited.

Meraki Talent an engaged on a permanent Commercial Financial Analyst role based in Edinburgh paying £48,000 plus an excellent benefits package.

The Company

This highly commercial business is experiencing fantastic market & trading conditions with tremendous growth and expansion forecasted for the next decade. It's a company that has an extremely high-quality finance function and is imperative to the companies performance and operations with ample senior finance professionals to act as true mentor figures for aspiring finance professionals. Furthermore, the business prides itself on immensely engaging and flexible culture that allows its workforce to thrive within a very fast paced environment.

The Role

The Head of Commercial Finance is seeking to hire a high calibre Commercial Finance Analyst that can support both the operations and commercial functions of the business. The role can be considered a hybrid where the individual helps prepare the monthly management accounts, then utilises the data & MI to influence decision making, strategy and direction.

The key components of the role will include:

Management Accounting

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Ensuring a robust month end close
  • Balance sheet integrity
  • Feeding into annual audit

Commercial Analysis

  • Business partnering with non-financial stakeholders/departments
  • KPI setting & reporting
  • Variance analysis
  • Budget & forecasting

On Offer

The role of Commercial Finance Analyst is based in Edinburgh with excellent hybrid and flexible working available. The position will offer:

  • Up to £45,000 base salary, although they will consider £48,000 for someone exceptional
  • Excellent bonus
  • Generous pension & holidays
  • Flexible and hybrid working

Candidate Profile

We are keen to engage with candidates that meet the below criteria:

  • Part Qualified Accountant - still actively studying
  • Strong management accounting experience
  • Can demonstrate commercial exposure - budget, forecasting, variance analysis
  • Proficient user of Excel

Next Steps

Please do not hesitate to contact Jonny Elliott a private & confidential discussion regarding this excellent permanent role. A full job specification is also available.