Commercial Finance Analyst London, England
Job description
The role
We're looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst (parental leave cover), who will be responsible for key aspects of commercial finance analysis, interpretation of results/performance and reporting.
Are you an ambitious and astute individual who enjoys being part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment? Then this is the role for you!
Our Virgin Family
Join the Virgin Group – a diverse collective driving change, enhancing customer experience, and having a blast. We're daring, disrupting industries from finance to space, united as part of the Virgin Family.
Virgin Red:
Virgin Red rewards customers who live the Virgin lifestyle. Earn Virgin Points across our vast partner network, unlocking everyday rewards and exclusive experiences. As the Virgin network hub, we foster deeper customer understanding, opening doors for partners. Bold, distinctive, customer-centric – that's Virgin Red.
Tell me more
Responsibility for analysing, validating and reporting on key elements the financial and business performance of Virgin Red and the Flying Club, on a periodical and ad hoc basis including analysis, interpretation, verification and commentary;
- Detailed modelling for new initiatives/partnerships and strategic business cases;
- Preparation of ‘deal sheets’ with supporting commercial analysis for all potential new deals and initiatives, supporting the new business development team;
- Challenge all commercial activity/performance with a view to driving optimised growth and profitability;
- Monthly preparation of quantified risks and opportunities for key aspects of earn and spend of Virgin Points as well as development of action plans in order to mitigate risks;
- Undertaking regular meetings with heads of department and other key stakeholders to report on analysis and performance, including preparation of slide decks, reporting packs and so on;
- Key role in all aspects of business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, including liaison/challenge across the business and supporting allocated business partners.
What you’ll need
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification or equivalent
- Advanced EXCEL skills
- Demonstrable experience of a key role in commercial finance or commercially focused projects within an accounting practice.
- Ability of working at a senior stakeholder level;
- Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing team with the desire to optimise and grow business performance
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex analysis clearly and concisely to non-finance personnel.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
The extra details
Role type: Contract - Parental Leave Cover (14-months)
Location: London hub & your home space
Working hours: Full time - We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us.
Benefits: Dive into a fast-paced, evolving workspace, where your hard work and dedication is rewarded. Fancy unlimited holidays and weekly yoga? That's the Virgin way. We champion inclusion, wellbeing, and purposeful points strategies. Further benefits include flexible working, healthcare, dental schemes, pension contributions and an employee rewards scheme.
Closing date: 15 September 2023
Inclusivity statement
Ready to join a brand that dreams big and is visionary in our efforts to change business for good? We strive to make Virgin a family for everyone, by celebrating diversity and welcoming individuals of all background and skills. We treat our people fairly and encourage everyone to be themselves. Your unique qualities are valuable to us.
To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like a little extra help, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey.
Excited to make each day rewarding? Don't worry if you don't match every job requirement - we'd still love to learn more about you!
