Commercial Finance Analyst position for a Global Consultancy business. This role is a 6 month FTC with potential for extension/ perm. The role purpose is to provide Business Partnering and financial support to our Global Risk Analysis (GRA) business. This role is hybrid working, 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of management accounts on a monthly basis including variance analysis to budget / forecast.
• Preparation of monthly commentary / financial reports for management and regional management on a monthly basis.
• Reconcile project income and costs to ensure accuracy on a monthly basis.
• Preparation of forecast on a monthly basis and budget on an annual basis.
• Participate in, test and provide feedback for Commercial tools. Support the role out of these tools, embed and champion their use.
• Collaborate with Operations/ Finance and IT stakeholders during the continued implementation of the new finance system. Help to resolve issues and support continuous improvement and using the system to its highest efficiency.
• Support business pricing proposals when required.
• Support strong financial controls and data integrity.
• Liaise with Regional Finance Managers to ensure consistency in accounting across the region.
• Provide ad hoc financial support to as required.
• Assist with local statutory reporting requirements as required.
• Assist Director of Commercial Finance and Regional Finance Director as required.

• Candidates must be studying towards a recognised UK accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or be fully qualified.

• Experience of management accounting
• Experience in an analytical accounting role
• Experience in using financial systems
• Experienced user of MS Excel

Preferred

• Experience of providing financial support in a consulting business
• Experience of providing commercial support, including pricing
• Experience of working in a global business
• Experience of statutory accounting