Commercial Finance Analyst

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Commercial Finance Analyst

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Commercial Finance Analyst

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum

Location: Wash Barn, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU. We do offer hybrid working but would require the successful candidate to be in the office 2 or 3 days as week to meet the needs of the role.

Contract: Permanent.

What you’ll be doing…

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Commercial Finance Analyst to join our dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the business with financial analysis, reporting, and strategic insights to drive informed decision-making.

This role will work closely with the commercial and operational teams to identify opportunities for growth, optimize profitability, and enhance financial performance. They will also work with data and analytics co-owners across the business to ensure a consistent approach and share best practice.

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights, enabling the business to make smarter, data-driven decisions and improve overall financial outcomes.

Skills and Experience…

Education and experience:

  • Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)

  • At least 2-3 years experience in a commercial finance or data analyst role

    Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – you’ll have a keen attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.

  • Proficiency in financial modelling, merging financial and non financial data to present complete end-to-end models and scenario planning.

  • Expert in analysing and presenting complex data in a clear and compelling way in Excel, and Power BI.

  • A problem-solving mindset, always looking for ways to improve processes and drive commercial growth

  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and prioritise where skills will deliver most value.

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.

  • Desirable to have a good understanding of SQL and be able to directly query the underlying database.

    This is a Permanent contract working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, based at Wash Barn, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU with some hybrid working.

    Application Process: We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early, so we encourage you to apply soon. First stage interviews are planned for Tuesday 8th April

    Co-owner benefits

    Riverford is a beautiful place to work, with lots of great people – and other perks too. Some of our benefits include: 33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays), generous company pension scheme, annual profit share (10% of all our profits are split equally between all co-owners), heavily discounted organic breakfasts and lunches, free organic fruit and veg, time and half on bank holidays, and free parking

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