Commercial Finance Analyst
Home Based in the Dumfriesshire/Cumbria area
About Us
First Milk is a wholly British farmer-owned dairy co-operative with a vision to create value for members by delivering long-term prosperity in the form of success, profitability, security and wellbeing.
Owned by the family farms that supply us with milk and invest capital in the business, we produce award-winning cheddar, regional cheeses and dairy ingredients, as well as marketing fresh raw milk to many other UK dairy processors.
We work together as one team, with a relentless focus on efficiency and quality, to deliver competitive total returns to our farmer members. We put customers at the heart of our business, creating value through strong, long-term partnerships.
We're currently looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 34 days' holiday (including public Bank Holidays)
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and qualified accounting professional with strong analytical skills to join our innovative organisation.
We invest in our people and offer a clear route for career development through ongoing training and development opportunities. So, by joining our dedicated team, you'll be able to contribute to our mission whilst advancing your own professional growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
So, if you want to play a key role in helping to shape the future of our financial strategy, then apply today.
The Role
As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will support our financial processes to ensure our organisation remains healthy and resilient.
Specifically, you will be involved in analysis, reporting and the implementation and improvement of financial controls and processes.
Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager (CFM), you will complete various financial analyses, such as customer contractual adjustments, distribution allocations and monthly downgrade and cream analyses.
You will also support the CFM in weekly commercial analysis, monthly forecasting and budgeting and the analysis of central overhead spending and variances.
Additionally, you will:
- Prepare and automate financial reports
- Manage action plans and trackers between finance and the commercial team
- Post journals, complete balance sheet reconciliations and assist with audit requests
- Ensure internal policies are up to date and followed
About You
To be considered as a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will need:
- A relevant accounting qualification or part qualification such as ACCA or CIMA
- Experience in an Accounts Assistant (or similar) role
- Experience using IFS or a similar accounting system
- Proficiency in Excel
Other organisations may call this role Financial Performance Analyst, Accounts Analyst, Finance Analyst, Commercial Reporting Analyst, Financial Planning Analyst, Finance Business Analyst, Junior Accountant, Accounts Junior, Management Accountant, Part-Qualified Accountant, or Commercial Analyst.
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