Commercial Finance Analyst
Commercial Finance Analyst
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Were 1st Central a marketleading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And thats the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too!
Ready to put your finance skills to work where change is the name of the game 1st Central are on the lookout for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our brilliant Change Initiatives team.
Youll be diving into the numbers behind some of the most exciting projects happening across the business helping us track performance challenge the status quo and make sure every pound we invest is driving real value. If youve got a knack for financial analysis a head for strategic thinking and a love for turning complex data into clear commercial insights what are you waiting for we want to hear from you.
Skills that will make you a great fit:
- Strong communication skills Youre able to explain financial info in a clear confident way to people who dont speak finance helping them make informed decisions.
- Stakeholder management Youre great at building great relationships and work closely with teams across the business especially in Change and Finance.
- Advanced Excel skills You know your way around complex formulas models and large data sets and can use them to deliver accurate insightful analysis.
- Organised and adaptable Youre organised adaptable and comfortable juggling multiple priorities without dropping the ball.
Were big on working flexibly youllspend most of your time working from home with 1 day per week in the office atHaywards HeathWest Sussexbecause collaborating with colleagues is always great right But of courseitsyour choice if you prefer to be in the office more thats good with us too.
Whats involved:
Strategic and Commercial Acumen
- Understand business strategy and provide highly relevant insight into business performance
- Develop an understanding and knowledge of the change teams initiatives and performance drivers (KPIs)
- Add value through support of the businesss change management providing insightful financial analysis as necessary
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Finance and the wider business particularly the Business Partners and Change Management teams
Business Modelling
- Produce detailed financial models as appropriate for the pillar cost and benefit analysis
- Support in creation of models for business initiatives development and tracking
- Summary reporting of Group Wide initiatives (ROI Payback) on a Cash / Profit and Loss basis
Business Initiatives and Tracking
- Develop analysis and models for initiative cost benefit analysis and assist in preparing presentations to stakeholders
- Ensure the benefits of initiatives are accurately tracked and challenged where appropriate
- Support the team in driving business improvements. Act as a critical friend supporting the business to provide financial analysis to support delivery of the business strategy
Planning and Forecasting
- Support the team to create the annual budget and forecasts
- Help ensure that change initiatives are correctly reflected in the budget through relevant trading and underwriting processes
- Engage with Expense management team to ensure all initiatives driven external costs are identified and included in the expense budget/forecast
Experience knowledge skills & qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational abilities
- Logical thinker with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Partqualified Accountant (ACA CIMA ACCA) or qualified by relevant experience
- Proven experience in business modelling and financial analysis
- Familiarity with Workday (including Adaptive Planning) and TM1 is a plus
- Experience within the insurance industry is desirable
Behaviours:
- Team player and ability to forge relationships
- Commercially aware and inquisitive
- Driven and Proactive self starter and enthusiastic
- Excel and modelling skills
- Analytical with a focus on detail
- Flexible approach to work with a positive attitude
If youre curious collaborative and keen to make an impact this could be the role for you. Were all about making smart decisions working together and doing the right thing so if that sounds like you hit apply and lets see where this could take you.
What can we do for you
People first. Always. Were passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so thats what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic inspirational supportive. To get a taste of the advantages youll enjoy take a look at all our perks in full here.
Intrigued Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what were offering so feel free to get in touch.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
