Financial Analyst / Finance Business Partner

Otto James Consulting is supporting a Cheshire based organisation in the search for a talented Commercial Finance Analyst.
This role will see the successful, qualified, analyst work closely with the Senior Management Team and the wider business to provide the necessary clarity required to understand business performance.
Insightful analysis is at the forefront of our decision making and you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the business, promoting growth and help to add value.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for the continuous improvement and delivery of reporting packs and performance management reports to senior stakeholders up to Board level. Utilising the latest data interrogation techniques, you will be able to successfully influence outcomes and frame key messages succinctly
Commercial Finance Analyst Responsibilities:
Scenario modelling prospective business growth plans and large scale investments
Providing commercial support to the wider business across budgeting and reforecasting in particular
Continuous improvement of finance processes and reporting - broaden the sources of data used for reporting
Working very closely with the SLT to drive interaction with the wider business whilst providing ad hoc analysis and financial support to the decision making process
Working in partnership with line managers to devise new KPIs and performance targets
Reinforcing the quality and accuracy of revenue reports, budgets and forecasts
Tactically improve the overall accuracy of the commercial finance function
Manage the new implementation of the Financial Dashboard - simplifying the reports for Business Lines and Regional Heads
Develop and continue to improve the business pricing structure and models
Provide regular financial analysis/qualitative and quantitative information to business units
Drive project decisions and challenge stakeholder assumptions to ensure robust decision making
CIMA / ACA / ACCA Qualified
Advanced MS Office skills (particularly Excel)
Demonstrable track record of commercial finance experience - able to demonstrate evidence of working in a growing organisation with the ability to bridge the gap between finance and the business
Proven ability to interpret financial information and results in the context of operational performance
Experience working with and influencing both financial and non financial stakeholders
Bonus – Personal and Business related
~25 days holiday
~ Gym Membership