We are currently representing an outstanding client in Bradford who are currently recruiting for a Commercial Finance Analyst for a 12 month FTC. The role will include the following duties:

• Timely production of detailed ranging grids encompassing line-by-line financial performance forecasting to support commercially successful range changes.
• Production of insightful post-implementation reviews to understand performance impact of range changes and lessons learned to carry forward into next intervention.
• Supporting commercial teams in understanding their range composition, size and distribution through the provision of clear and insightful reporting and analysis.
• Ad-hoc category performance analysis and insight to support commercial decision making. Using financial expertise to provide an appropriate level of rigour and challenge to buyers around financial impacts of their range strategies.
• Extracting and simplifying complex data and presenting it in a compelling way that engages the business to enable active decision making.
• Coaching commercial teams in understanding and interpreting financial data.
• Building relationships with buyers and giving financial support to enable them to meet business objectives.
• Providing insightful support and challenge through the range change critical path process to ensure milestones achieved and financial benefit maximised.
• Ensuring all reports produced by the team are on time, right first time and provide the right level of insight and clarity for their audience

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

• An eye for detail and accuracy, be a strong communicator who is able to adapt their style to a variety of audiences both cross-functionally and at different levels across the organisation.
• You will have a good level of communication with ability to build strong internal relationships.
• You will have confidence in your ability, have with a 'can-do' attitude to problem solving and a demonstrable drive to resolve challenges as they arise.
• You will have good commercial awareness and have strong analytical and numerical skills with a focus on acting proactively rather than reactively.

Please apply immediately to be considered for this fantastic opportunity

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