Commercial Business Analyst

A Commercial Business Analyst is required by our client based in Oxfordshire. The role sits within the Commercial Finance team providing analysis, challenge and commercial support to the business to improve business performance and aid decision making. They are looking for Part Qualified/Newly Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with good academics. Key Responsibilities Produce bridging and commentary between Actuals, Budgets and Forecasts. Understand the causes for large variances, provide documented commentary and challenge the variances with the sites.Production and distribution of daily & weekly sales and margin reporting.Provide and interpret sales, margin, overhead and working capital trends and variances within the sites and offer timely challenge where required.Provide support with the production and distribution of the month end reporting pack.Prepare and review relevant control files to ensure accuracy of data & postings along with detailed audit trail of periodic valuesDevelop value adding reporting and review processes and procedures where required to ensure efficiency and timeliness of information. Forecasting & Planning Review in conjunction with regional management quarterly forecasts and budgets and ensure submission into the Group reporting systems within the deadlines set.Support the forecast and annual budget process within the sites under guidance from the Head of Finance Planning & Analysis, ensuring numbers are pressure tested and financial integrity of the numbers. Business Partnering Providing support to local finance teams where necessary by understanding month end processes, systems and controls.Support investment appraisals within the sites and offer guidance where required, as well as helping to identify and track benefits arising from investment opportunities.Supporting the EMEA region, providing analysis, challenge and commercial support to the business to improve business performance and aid decision making.Manage profit enhancement plans to ensure delivery of gross margin and operating profit targets. Key Skills Part Qualified/Newly Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with good academicsAdvanced Excel skills to enable manipulation of multiple data sources to deliver detailed analyticsComfortable using numerous accounting packages with a good understanding of systemsPrevious experience within a finance role.Experience of working in fast paced, dynamic environments.Ability to work with non-financial stakeholders to provide value adding financial support, challenge and analysis There is a real opportunity to progress your career with this company who also offer a competitive salary and benefits scheme. For more information please send your CV and contact Anna at Satarah Recruitment Limited.