Commercial Finance Analyst
Commercial Finance Analyst
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The Commercial Finance Analyst (CFA)works as part of the Commercial Finance team with the Commercial Finance Managers with business partnering and management and control of the Business Units. CFAs support the Unit to provide real time support and analysis. The CFA supports the CFM in providing accurate and timely reporting of weekly and monthly results with variance analysis reviewing costs budgets ensuring revenue is recognised correctly SOX compliance is maintained and various ad-hoc analysis and projects.
The team work to maximise the financial outturn of the firm and drive best commercial practice. The teams framework is the board set KPIs which the team have a real impact in meeting and reporting to the board.
This role provides a good opportunity to develop your commercial finance skills to work closely with the consulting teams managing project commercials and expand your networks within Finance other BP functions and consulting teams.
You will work with the Commercial Finance Manager(s) in providing financial operational and strategic support to the GtM leads Partners and Leadership team.
- Complete monthly reporting of Business Unit Results. Including preparation and follow up of variance analysis to the GtM Lead.
- Preparation of forecasts and budget analysis for the Business Units to the GtM lead and FP&A.
- Support with monthly subcontractor revenue and cost accruals including:
- checking the submissions from business teams and ensuring the correct documentation has been saved
- working with the Finance and Business teams to make the process more efficient and uniform
- Support with revenue recognition reviews for MonthQuarter ends including:
- checking and following up FP %Complete cost budget confirmations from the business teams
- strengthen processes and uniform documentation capture for T&M writebacks
- Production of bespoke Sub-Sector Revenue SOW & Pipeline reports for revenue forecasting
- Monthly and ad-hoc reporting for PS GTM and specific CapabilitiesStreams
- Supporting the CFM to advise the partner group on financial aspects for assignments bids proposals pricing and reviewing commercial contracts
- Preparation of ad-hoc financial analysis and management of ad-hoc queries on GTM financials.
- Development of key reports and ensuring these are kept up to date from any changes.
- Work with the CFM to complete internal & external audit requirements.
- Expense and cost analysis review and investigation of out of policy/anomaly spend.
- Ensure all financial activities follow process and are SOX compliant.
- Support Project Administrator on project queries and technical accounting questions.
- Prepare IFRS templates throughout the audit cycle.
- Be a finance go-to to all people in the GtM. Take responsibility to find creative solutions to problems.
- Create and work across a network of colleagues in different functions.
Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment.
Qualifications :
- A minimum of a UK 2:1 degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent.
- A-level: 3 B grades
- Part/Qualified Accountant or interest in starting Professional Qualification CIMA ACCA ACA
Experience
- Prior management accounting/financial analysis experience
- Experience working with senior stakeholders in sometimes a busy/challenging environment
- Strong data analysis/excel skills
- Strong communication skills with Finance and Non-Finance Partners
Skills/Personal Qualities
- Intermediate/advanced excel skills (ability to manipulate data into information must be comfortable with pivot tables xlookup and data manipulation)
- Ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance personnel at all levels
- Enthusiastic team player
- Knowledge with previous accounting systems would be an advantage
- Ability to respond swiftly to different demands from the business and from management
- Prioritisation and time management
- Ability and interest to dig into and resolve complex commercial issues
- Willingness to have a voice look to improve processes and influence stakeholders
We know the skill-gap and somewhat need to tick every box can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates so please dont hesitate to apply wed love to hear from you.
Apply today by completing our online application
Additional Information :
Life At PA encompasses our peoples experience at PA. Its about how we enrich peoples working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.
Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams and support our communities to deliver insight and impact solving the worlds most complex challenges. Were focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.
Find out more about Life at PA here.
We are dedicated to supporting the physical emotional social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:
- Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
- Generous company pension scheme
- Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
- Annual performance-based bonus
- PA share ownership
- Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work give as you earn)
Were committed to advancing equality. We recruit retain reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age background disability genetic information parental or family status religion or belief race ethnicity nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity (or expression) political belief veteran status or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
