Our Commercial Finance team are looking for a Junior Commercial Finance Analyst, This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical exposure in a finance role while receiving a high level of ongoing support, to ensure success through in-depth induction, clear objectives, and focused training & development plan.The Junior Commercial Finance Analyst will will support commercial decision making through financial analysis to align structures and processes and support providing recommendations to senior leaders to optimise and expand business performance.This role can be based closed to our Rainham Essex plant or our Stoke on Trent plant.What your role will involve:Perform financial analysis, modelling, forecasting, and reporting to identify trends, benchmarking, and to increase financial performanceSupport cost-analysis and price modellingTrack and determine financial status by analysing actual results in comparison with forecastsEffectively present findings and recommendations to Commercial Finance Manager and Business Unit LeadersProvide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting in support of business initiatives and performanceAid in budgeting and expenditure planning processesDevelop experience in ERP and business intelligence systemsWhat we are looking for:Degree qualified in a relevant subjectMinimum 1-2 Years experience either through internships, work placement or employment in financial data analysisExperience reviewing and analysing costs, trends, profitability, margins, estimates, and contractsExperience using ERP and Business Intelligence (BI) tools advantageousMicrosoft Office Suite - well-versed in excel especiallyStrong communication skills both written and verbalDriving licence and willingness to travelWhat we can offer:Competitive salaryPensionHealthcare and dentalcare optionsCaboodle benefits schemeCompany eventsTraining and developmentHybrid working