Description
Commercial Finance Analyst, Glasgow
Rutherford Cross is currently recruiting a Commercial Finance Analyst for a leading organisation based in the Glasgow. The company has been undergoing significant change and growth so this represents a particularly interesting time to join, especially with this role containing genuine commercial focus.
The Opportunity
This is a key position within the finance team and will be responsible for ‘value adding’ across multiple functions. It requires a high calibre individual with tenacity, drive, charisma and the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business. As such, strong communication and influencing skills are essential.
This represents an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, recently qualified accountant (or finalist) to join a company at a key point in its journey. In addition, the organisation will provide a firm career platform with excellent future opportunities for personal development and progression.
The Role
A new role of Commercial Finance Analyst has been created as a result of a restructure and to support the Financial Controller. This will entail accurate and timely execution of key business partnering activities, primarily in the areas of financial analysis, compiling and presenting reports, streamlining processes and improving systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working in conjunction with the sales and market divisions, conducting competitor analysis and supporting pricing decisions
- Supporting the budgeting and corporate planning processes
- Developing and managing high quality management information
- Manipulating and reviewing data from various sources to produce market reports
- Identifying areas of improvement and opportunities to streamline processes
- Lead and take part in project initiatives across the business.
- Engage with Directors and Mangers providing non-financial information and support
The Candidate
The position requires a confident individual with a commercial mind-set and strong interpersonal ability. As this role will interface heavily with the business, experience of a commercial environment would be preferred and candidates will ideally be trained through industry. Individuals form the profession may also be considered if currently working in Corporate Finance, Transaction Services or similar.
It is essential that the individual will be a professionally qualified or at the final stages of their studies. The qualification can be from any recognised professional body (i.e. CA, ACCA or ACMA).
Remuneration
In addition to a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience) there are a number of benefits including a generous pension, private healthcare and bonus.
What To Do Next
To apply, to see the full Position Profile or for a confidential discussion, please contact our advisor Grant Atkinson at Rutherford Cross at [email protected] or 01416117770