Commercial Finance Analyst

A leading UK Manufacturer is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their dynamic finance team based in Salford. This permanent position offers the chance to make a real impact by supporting branches across a wide range of operational areas, including payroll, delivery, and property costs (hybrid 3 days in the office, 2 days at home)

As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will be immersed in a varied role that spans financial compliance, operational analysis, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement. Your day-to-day activities will involve delivering precise cost reports that inform strategic decisions while developing new tools for monitoring productivity across collect and delivery operations.

Key duties include:-

• Ensure full compliance with company policies related to financial planning, health and safety regulations, and governance controls to maintain high standards across all operations.
• Deliver accurate and timely cost reporting in accordance with established accounting standards to support effective decision-making.
• Develop analytical tools that monitor productivity and performance throughout collect and delivery operations, enabling data-driven improvements.
• Collaborate closely with procurement teams to drive best value from Goods Not for Resale (GNFR) purchases, optimising expenditure across multiple categories.
• Track Save to Invest initiatives meticulously to ensure auditable standards are met and financial objectives are achieved.
• Support capital expenditure reviews by building robust business cases that demonstrate clear returns on investment for proposed projects.
• Contribute actively to the development of the finance team while championing diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout the organisation.
• Identify and address cost-related issues affecting branch operations quickly by working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to improve understanding of cost drivers and enhance financial reporting accuracy.

Ideally you will have the followibg experience:

• Results-oriented approach with a commitment to achieving cost savings and long-term efficiency improvements through collaborative teamwork.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills demonstrated by your ability to build trustful relationships across diverse teams within large organisations.
• Continuous improvement mindset paired with eagerness to learn new methodologies that enhance operational effectiveness.
• Strong commercial awareness supported by advanced analytical skills for interpreting complex financial data sets.
• Clear communication abilities both written and verbal that enable you to simplify intricate problems into practical solutions for non-finance colleagues.
• Proven experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning within fast-paced environments where accuracy is paramount.
• Expertise in handling large datasets using modern analytical tools to deliver actionable insights that inform business strategy.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, potential career progession and attractive benefits package

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