Our client, a large manufacturing company, on the outskirts of Reading, are looking for a commercial finance analyst. Reporting into the head of financial modelling and analysis they are looking for an advanced Excel Modeller with at least 2 years experience within a similar role.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic tenders.
- Collaborate with multiple departments to gather necessary data and insights for model accuracy.
- Building 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 to senior management in a clear and concise manner.
- Support the enhancement of the financial modelling framework and best practices implementation.
- 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
You will have:
- Must be Excel proficient - Advance Excel user (comfortable with Excel Formulas and Functions and working with Financial Models).
- Comfortable around Excel spreadsheet creation, manipulation (and any other modelling tools).
- Disciplined and analytical approach. Problem solver: an ability to view things holistically to ensure that things are not taken at face value and always asking "does this make sense?".
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact at all levels.
- Work in a structured and methodical manner, deadline oriented.
- Continually seeking improved and more efficient methods of working.
- Pro-active self-starter.
- Works well in a pressured environment.
- Confident and personable nature.
If this role is of interest to you and you have current experience, please apply.