Commercial Finance Analyst

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a forward-thinking and dynamic manufacturing business in Barnsley as they look to appoint a Commercial Finance Analyst for their head office location.

The purpose of this role is to lead on demand forecasting activities associated with customers and products for the UK group of businesses, using both internally and externally generated data to create and maintain rolling forecasts in partnership with the commercial team.

Reporting into the Commercial Finance Manager, this will be a varied role with duties to include:-

*Develop and supply timely rolling demand forecasts at multiple levels of customer and product detail to support the Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning and financial planning processes
*Manage the demand forecasting process from base forecast creation to consolidating commercial team forecasts for presentation, review and appraisal by the wider business
*Communicate base forecast, market and historic trends to the Commercial Leadership Team to aid the build-up of a commercial forecast
*Provide the commercial leadership team, operations, and supply chain team with supporting analysis on actual performance and forecasts to aid in decision-making
*Conduct industry and market research that can be utilized to enhance forecast inputs and provide a quarterly market report to the commercial leadership team and wider business
*Analyse actual results vs. forecast using the information to drive improvements in forecast accuracy
*Continuously develop systems and processes to improve the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of demand forecasting and supporting analysis
*Prepare a report monthly on the market, actual performance and forecast summaries for the Group Commercial Director

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:

* ACCA/CIMA Qualified
* Strong analysis skills, able to analyse and interpret critical information
* Demonstrable experience of adding value through reporting/analysis
* Ability to influence at all levels
* Ability to work cross functionally
* Excellent Excel abilities
* Proven track record in delivering results
* Experience of people management responsibilities
* Track record in wider business involvement
* Commercially astute

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced 'commercially-focused' accountant to join a successful and ambitious company where they can truly add value within a high-performing department.

The offer excellent benefits including 28 days holiday + Stats, flexible working, westfield health and generous pension scheme.

If you meet the above requirements, please don't hesitate to contact us today!