Graduate Commercial Finance Analyst

Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career in commercial finance? This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, analytical and commercially minded graduate to join a growing finance function and develop into a well-rounded Commercial Finance Analyst. Working closely with the Finance Business Partner and senior finance team, you will gain hands-on exposure to management reporting, financial analysis, month-end processes, business partnering and commercial decision support across a fast-paced, multi-site environmental engineering group. This role would suit someone who has recently completed a degree in Accounting & Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics or a similar discipline, and is looking to build a career towards CIMA or ACCA. Part-qualified candidates will also be considered, but this is not essential. Graduates with CIMA or ACCA exemptions are strongly encouraged to apply, and study support will be available for the right candidate. Please note, a full UK driving licence and access to your own car are essential for this role due to travel across company sites. Applicants must also already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support Graduate visa applications at this time. Study Support available and WFH / Hybrid.The Role As Graduate Commercial Finance Analyst, you will support the commercial finance team in delivering accurate financial reporting and meaningful insight to help drive business performance. You will be involved in month-end accounting, preparing reports, analysing financial trends, supporting budget and forecast reviews, and working with operational teams to understand performance, costs, risks and opportunities. This is a fantastic role for someone who wants more than a transactional finance position. You will be given exposure to senior stakeholders, commercial projects and real business decision-making from early in your career. Key Responsibilities * Support month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, revenue recognition and variance analysis * Assist with the preparation of monthly management information and finance reports * Analyse financial performance, trends, risks and opportunities across the division * Support the Finance Business Partner with commercial insight and decision-making * Help review cost structures and identify potential efficiencies or savings * Work closely with operational teams to improve financial processes and reporting * Support project reporting, aged WIP analysis, invoicing and aged debt reviews * Assist with ad hoc analysis and continuous improvement projects across finance About YouWe are looking for someone bright, curious and motivated who wants to develop a long-term career in finance. You may be a recent graduate, an early-stage finance professional, or someone with some finance experience who is now looking to move into a more analytical and commercial role. You will ideally have: * A degree in Accounting & Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics or a related subject * A genuine interest in commercial finance, analysis and business performance * Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data * Good attention to detail and accuracy * Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships outside finance * A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn * Good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines * A desire to study towards CIMA, ACCA or a similar qualification * Full UK driving licence and access to your own car * Existing right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship and reside close to Oxfordshire Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA candidates are welcome to apply, but this is not essential. Graduates with relevant exemptions will be fully considered.What's On Offer

A genuine graduate-level route into commercial finance Study support towards CIMA or ACCA Exposure to business partnering, reporting, analysis and senior stakeholders Hands-on experience across a growing and commercially focused finance team The opportunity to develop quickly in a varied Analyst role A supportive environment for someone looking to build a long-term finance career

This role would suit a graduate or early-career finance professional looking for their first step into a Commercial Finance Analyst role, particularly someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, analysing performance and understanding how finance supports business decisions.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.