Job Description:

Commercial Finance Analyst

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a fast growing Infrastructure business looking to recruit a Commercial Finance Analyst. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their commercial finance and project accounting expertise within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting project financial performance, maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, and ensuring accurate and timely data is available to support commercial decision-making. This position offers significant exposure to operational stakeholders and provides a strong platform for career development within commercial finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Financial Reporting & Portfolio Support

• Support the maintenance and administration of project financial reporting across a portfolio of projects.
• Update and review project financial data, including actual costs, percentage completion and key commercial milestones.
• Prepare consolidated portfolio reporting for review by senior finance stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance and support the identification of emerging risks and opportunities.

Working Capital & Cash Flow Support

• Prepare project and portfolio working capital analysis.
• Assist in identifying funding gaps and escalating key issues where required.
• Support weekly cash forecasting processes through the provision of accurate project data.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Compile project forecasting data, including estimated costs to complete and project outturn positions.
• Support budgeting and reforecasting activities by providing accurate financial information and analysis.
• Assist with translating operational assumptions into financial forecasts.

Monthly Accounting & Reporting

• Act as a key contact for resolving missing financial and operational data required for month-end reporting.
• Support revenue recognition and project accounting processes.
• Perform reconciliations between commercial and statutory financial reporting systems.
• Prepare reporting packs and supporting analysis for monthly performance reviews.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, escalating issues where appropriate.

Project Lifecycle Support

• Assist with project setup and maintenance within financial and operational systems.
• Support project closure activities, including the review of accrued costs, work in progress and balance sheet positions.
• Ensure financial data remains accurate throughout the project lifecycle.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Support project reviews through the preparation of financial analysis and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with operational, commercial and finance teams.
• Promote financial awareness and support stakeholders in understanding project performance and reporting requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the development of reporting tools, dashboards and automation opportunities.
• Contribute ideas to improve financial planning, reporting and data quality.

The Successful Candidate

• Part-qualified accountant or actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification.
• Qualified by experience candidates will also be considered.
• Previous exposure to commercial finance, project accounting, management accounting or FP&A.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work confidently with large volumes of financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems and reporting tools would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to reconcile complex financial information.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, inquisitive and eager to learn.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional seeking to develop their career within a growing organisation where they can make a genuine impact while gaining broad exposure across project finance, forecasting, reporting and business partnering.

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