Commercial Finance Analyst

Commercial Finance Analyst

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (38.75 hours per week)

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

• (Hybrid, 3 days office, 2 from home)

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Are you a motivated and curious individual looking to progress your career in commercial finance? Do you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and gaining insights into what drives business performance? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our dynamic Commercial Finance Team. This role offers a fantastic pathway into the world of finance, with hands-on experience and support to gain professional qualifications, such as CIMA.

Let’s take a closer look at role responsibilities:

• Dive into Data: Help analyse business performance by identifying key trends and insights to help improve outcomes.
• Support Forecasting: Assist in preparing accurate forecasts that guide budgeting and planning.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with our Business Leaders and other management across our business to understand the drivers behind monthly performance.
• Learn Business Case Development: Support the creation of cases for key decisions, such as pricing strategies and capital investments.
• Assist in Reporting: Collaborate with the FP&A and Management Accounts teams to prepare monthly performance reports for senior management.

Must haves we’re looking for in experience for this role:

• A degree is preferred but not essential (Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field).
• Experience with data analysis or finance (e.g., from post-qualification experience internships, part-time roles, or academic projects).
• A strong desire to pursue a career in finance and work towards professional qualifications, such as CIMA.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all financial reporting tasks.
• Intermediate Excel experience with an understanding of PivotTables, CountIFs, VlookUps etc.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and organised with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible in their approach and happy to work in a hybrid model of 3 office days, 2 from home in our Maidenhead, Head Office.

What we provide to you…

• Up to £35,000 annual salary.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Pension Scheme 4% matched.
• Life Assurance X2 annual salary.
• Free On-Site Parking.
• Study support for professional qualifications such as CIMA to help you develop your finance career.
• Hands-on experience in commercial finance, working closely with experienced team members and business leaders.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact every day, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become a Commericial Finance Analyst at Dignity Funerals!

What are the next steps?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the 'apply’ button, where a member of our Talent Team will review your application.

Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).

Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply. Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy). Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.

We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.

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We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.