Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsMarket leading International BusinessGreat progression opportunitiesAbout Our ClientPrivate Equity backed International Market Leader in their Industry, with offices located in the USA, London and Paris.Job DescriptionAs the Commercial Finance Analyst - UK & Europe, based in Park Royal, London you will be responsible for:To contribute to the achievement of the business plan objectives by partnering with the UK & Paris General Manager's to deliver profitable cash backed growth in EBITDA through revenue and gross margin expansion and effective management of investment and opex spend:Preparation of the annual operating Budget for the regional businessQuarterly rolling trading Forecasting, in-month Flash reporting including analysis and explanation of trading variancesUsing the management accounts prepared monthly to provide insight and advice to management on interpretating the financial performance in order to improve the speed and effectiveness of business decision makingBusiness partnering with the General Manager and his management team to identify and exploit market opportunities, financial analysis and insight for key strategic objectives (eg. business development, selling of additional add-on services)Tracking of key operational metrics linked to financial performance (sales, service KPI's)Working with the Credit Control and Account Management teams to ensure excellent management of working capital balances especially aged receivablesOversight of the rolling 13-week cashflow forecast submitted to GroupSupport groupwide analysis of current and future financial performanceActive participation in the Finance Leadership Team (FLT) which brings together the key financial leaders in the Group under the Chief Financial OfficerThis is a new role and is part of an investment in Financial Planning & Analysis and Commercial Finance capabilities across the Group. A new operating model has recently been implemented which established 4 regional business units, reporting into the Group Chief Operating Officer in London. Hence this role is one of 4 equivalent finance roles (US West, Central, East & Europe) which are being established to provide local support to the business leaders with a solid reporting line to Group FinanceThe Successful ApplicantQualified, ACA is preferred but not essential, ACCA, CIMA also fineA demonstrable ability to perform accurate financial analysis and corelate to business performancePrior experience of providing commercial finance/business partnering is preferredExcel Modelling experienceExcellent communication skills both within the finance organisation but especially in business terms to the senior operating and general management teamA willingness to learn and cooperate across geographical boundariesAn aptitude for working at pace and a desire/interest in working in a private equity backed environmentPersonal qualities which enable this individual to establish the role from scratch (supported by the FLT and GM) but who also has a high level of EQ with respect to the existing staff and business practicesWhat's on OfferSalary £70,000 - £75,0005% BonusPrivate medical careGym membership.25 days holidayParking - Available on siteHybrid Working - 3 days in the office and 2 from homeAccessible from Harlesden, Park Royal, North Acton or Acton Main Tube/Train StationsExcellent progression opportunitiesContactJames QuinnQuote job refJN-022025-6675728Phone number+44 193 226 4080Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorCommercial & AnalysisSectorTechnology & TelecomsLocationInternationalContract typePermanentConsultant nameJames QuinnConsultant phone+44 193 226 4080Job referenceJN-022025-6675728
