A well-established organisation in the United Kingdom seeks a Commercial Finance Analyst to develop and maintain advanced financial models. You will play a crucial role in providing financial insights and making impactful decisions within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of commercial finance experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical abilities. This role offers a hybrid working model and benefits like 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, along with a pension scheme.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A well-established organisation in the United Kingdom seeks a Commercial Finance Analyst to develop and maintain advanced financial models. You will play a crucial role in providing financial insights and making impactful decisions within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of commercial finance experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical abilities. This role offers a hybrid working model and benefits like 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, along with a pension scheme.
Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is working with an award-winning FTSE-listed company seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst for its growing finance team. This is an excellent role for somebody who is looking to break into the industry after qualifying from practice. In this role, you will be working closely with stakeholders, analysing performancess, and supporting key business decisions. The role In this role, you will provide financial insight and analysis to support the wider business. You will work across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering, helping to drive performance and improve decision-making. Key responsibilities Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and periodic reporting. Analyse financial performance and highlight key variances, trends, and risks. Produce clear and accurate management information for stakeholders. Work closely with operational teams to support commercial decision-making. Assist with month-end processes and reporting deadlines. Help improve reporting processes and deliver better business insight. Build strong working relationships across the business. About you Qualified ACCA/ACA from the top 20 practice Strong analytical and Excel skills. Experience in a commercial finance, FP&A, or finance analyst role. Good communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is working with an award-winning FTSE-listed company seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst for its growing finance team. This is an excellent role for somebody who is looking to break into the industry after qualifying from practice. In this role, you will be working closely with stakeholders, analysing performancess, and supporting key business decisions. The role In this role, you will provide financial insight and analysis to support the wider business. You will work across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering, helping to drive performance and improve decision-making. Key responsibilities Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and periodic reporting. Analyse financial performance and highlight key variances, trends, and risks. Produce clear and accurate management information for stakeholders. Work closely with operational teams to support commercial decision-making. Assist with month-end processes and reporting deadlines. Help improve reporting processes and deliver better business insight. Build strong working relationships across the business. About you Qualified ACCA/ACA from the top 20 practice Strong analytical and Excel skills. Experience in a commercial finance, FP&A, or finance analyst role. Good communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is working with an award-winning FTSE-listed company seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst for its growing finance team. This is an excellent role for somebody who is looking to break into the industry after qualifying from practice. In this role, you will be working closely with stakeholders, analysing performancess, and supporting key business decisions. The role In this role, you will provide financial insight and analysis to support the wider business. You will work across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering, helping to drive performance and improve decision-making. Key responsibilities Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and periodic reporting. Analyse financial performance and highlight key variances, trends, and risks. Produce clear and accurate management information for stakeholders. Work closely with operational teams to support commercial decision-making. Assist with month-end processes and reporting deadlines. Help improve reporting processes and deliver better business insight. Build strong working relationships across the business. About you Qualified ACCA/ACA from the top 20 practice Strong analytical and Excel skills. Experience in a commercial finance, FP&A, or finance analyst role. Good communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is working with an award-winning FTSE-listed company seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst for its growing finance team. This is an excellent role for somebody who is looking to break into the industry after qualifying from practice. In this role, you will be working closely with stakeholders, analysing performancess, and supporting key business decisions. The role In this role, you will provide financial insight and analysis to support the wider business. You will work across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering, helping to drive performance and improve decision-making. Key responsibilities Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and periodic reporting. Analyse financial performance and highlight key variances, trends, and risks. Produce clear and accurate management information for stakeholders. Work closely with operational teams to support commercial decision-making. Assist with month-end processes and reporting deadlines. Help improve reporting processes and deliver better business insight. Build strong working relationships across the business. About you Qualified ACCA/ACA from the top 20 practice Strong analytical and Excel skills. Experience in a commercial finance, FP&A, or finance analyst role. Good communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
About AXA: AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence. AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers. Job overview: Join our Commercial Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Team as a Lead Insurance Analyst within AXA Commercial, where you'll play a vital role in supporting financial planning, analysis and reporting for the Distribution and Trading section. In this dynamic position, you'll deliver valuable financial insights, evaluate performance metrics, identify emerging trends, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports. We're seeking a candidate with strong analytical skills, a solid FP&A background, insurance financials (preferred), with the ability to collaborate effectively with Finance Business Partners and various business stakeholders. If you're passionate about driving financial performance and providing strategic insights, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to AXA's continued success in the commercial insurance sector. Key responsibilities: Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management, highlighting performance, key drivers, and risks. Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial results across multiple systems and reporting platforms, including data reconciliation. Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning across three annual cycles and rolling forecasts. Provide insights into key performance indicators (KPIs) and business drivers to support decision-making. Support variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets to identify trends and discrepancies. Assist Finance Business Partners and stakeholders with ad-hoc analyses to evaluate business opportunities and operational improvements. Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Track Broker Deals, maintain strong governance standards, and ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations. Provide feedback and coaching to Distribution and Trading Analyst. Work arrangements: At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. Your skills & experience: Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities to support data-driven decision-making. Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey insights to stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and build strong stakeholder relationships. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent; qualified or part-qualified accountant is desirable. Experience in FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support financial planning and analysis activities. Sound understanding of commercial insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, and reinsurance concepts would be preferred. As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. How to apply: To apply, click on the 'apply now' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to . We encourage you to apply for this opportunity as soon as possible, as we may close this advert earlier than the listed closing date.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
About AXA: AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence. AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers. Job overview: Join our Commercial Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Team as a Lead Insurance Analyst within AXA Commercial, where you'll play a vital role in supporting financial planning, analysis and reporting for the Distribution and Trading section. In this dynamic position, you'll deliver valuable financial insights, evaluate performance metrics, identify emerging trends, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports. We're seeking a candidate with strong analytical skills, a solid FP&A background, insurance financials (preferred), with the ability to collaborate effectively with Finance Business Partners and various business stakeholders. If you're passionate about driving financial performance and providing strategic insights, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to AXA's continued success in the commercial insurance sector. Key responsibilities: Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management, highlighting performance, key drivers, and risks. Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial results across multiple systems and reporting platforms, including data reconciliation. Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning across three annual cycles and rolling forecasts. Provide insights into key performance indicators (KPIs) and business drivers to support decision-making. Support variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets to identify trends and discrepancies. Assist Finance Business Partners and stakeholders with ad-hoc analyses to evaluate business opportunities and operational improvements. Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Track Broker Deals, maintain strong governance standards, and ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations. Provide feedback and coaching to Distribution and Trading Analyst. Work arrangements: At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. Your skills & experience: Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities to support data-driven decision-making. Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey insights to stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and build strong stakeholder relationships. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent; qualified or part-qualified accountant is desirable. Experience in FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support financial planning and analysis activities. Sound understanding of commercial insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, and reinsurance concepts would be preferred. As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. How to apply: To apply, click on the 'apply now' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to . We encourage you to apply for this opportunity as soon as possible, as we may close this advert earlier than the listed closing date.
The BI Analyst will play a key role in supporting MPL Claims' operational and strategic decision-making through high-quality data analysis and reporting. This role will involve designing, producing, and maintaining business intelligence information and presentation via dashboards and reports to ensure business stakeholders and clients have access to accurate, timely, and actionable insights. You will be responsible for gathering requirements from stakeholders, building BI solutions, and ensuring data integrity while supporting continuous improvement of reporting processes. Key Responsibilities Data Analysis & Reporting Produce accurate and timely BI reports for internal stakeholders and external clients Develop and maintain dashboards and visualisations to track KPIs and SLAs Provide ad-hoc analysis to support business decisions and client reporting Stakeholder Engagement Work with Operations, Finance, and Client relationship teams to understand BI requirements Translate business needs into technical reporting specifications Present insights in a clear, concise, and actionable manner Process & Data Quality Ensure integrity and accuracy of data across all reporting systems Identify gaps in existing BI and recommend improvements Automate and streamline reporting processes where possible both internal and client facing Compliance & Governance Ensure reporting aligns with client contracts, regulatory requirements, and MPL's internal standards Support data audits and provide evidence of performance where required Skills & Experience Required Strong experience in BI/BI analysis, preferably in insurance, claims management, or financial services Strong proven skills in Power BI front-end: Build reports and dashboards, impactful visualisations, DAX, publish & share Knowledge and experience in Power BI back-end: Power query, data gateway, modelling, refresh, flows and service admin Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros) SQL proficiency for querying and manipulating datasets Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to communicate complex data in a clear, business-focused way Previous experience producing client-facing insights is desirable Knowledge or experience of other BI tools advantageous e.g. Tableau, Qlik Knowledge of insurance/claims processes (advantageous but not essential) Commercial awareness with an ability to link BI to business performance Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Team player with a collaborative mindset What we offer Additional annual leave with service, plus additional paid day leave for your birthday. Wellbeing packaged including free PT sessions, private medical insurance & health cash back plan. Part-funded or fully-funded professional qualifications, with length of service. Free parking, pension, full time hours of 35 hours a week.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
The BI Analyst will play a key role in supporting MPL Claims' operational and strategic decision-making through high-quality data analysis and reporting. This role will involve designing, producing, and maintaining business intelligence information and presentation via dashboards and reports to ensure business stakeholders and clients have access to accurate, timely, and actionable insights. You will be responsible for gathering requirements from stakeholders, building BI solutions, and ensuring data integrity while supporting continuous improvement of reporting processes. Key Responsibilities Data Analysis & Reporting Produce accurate and timely BI reports for internal stakeholders and external clients Develop and maintain dashboards and visualisations to track KPIs and SLAs Provide ad-hoc analysis to support business decisions and client reporting Stakeholder Engagement Work with Operations, Finance, and Client relationship teams to understand BI requirements Translate business needs into technical reporting specifications Present insights in a clear, concise, and actionable manner Process & Data Quality Ensure integrity and accuracy of data across all reporting systems Identify gaps in existing BI and recommend improvements Automate and streamline reporting processes where possible both internal and client facing Compliance & Governance Ensure reporting aligns with client contracts, regulatory requirements, and MPL's internal standards Support data audits and provide evidence of performance where required Skills & Experience Required Strong experience in BI/BI analysis, preferably in insurance, claims management, or financial services Strong proven skills in Power BI front-end: Build reports and dashboards, impactful visualisations, DAX, publish & share Knowledge and experience in Power BI back-end: Power query, data gateway, modelling, refresh, flows and service admin Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros) SQL proficiency for querying and manipulating datasets Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to communicate complex data in a clear, business-focused way Previous experience producing client-facing insights is desirable Knowledge or experience of other BI tools advantageous e.g. Tableau, Qlik Knowledge of insurance/claims processes (advantageous but not essential) Commercial awareness with an ability to link BI to business performance Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Team player with a collaborative mindset What we offer Additional annual leave with service, plus additional paid day leave for your birthday. Wellbeing packaged including free PT sessions, private medical insurance & health cash back plan. Part-funded or fully-funded professional qualifications, with length of service. Free parking, pension, full time hours of 35 hours a week.
A rapidly scaling franchise-led business in the UK is seeking a commercially focused finance professional in Glasgow. This hybrid role involves providing insights into sales performance and franchise profitability while managing financial reporting and processes. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified accountants with strong commercial finance experience, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive mindset. You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and exposure to senior stakeholders.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
A rapidly scaling franchise-led business in the UK is seeking a commercially focused finance professional in Glasgow. This hybrid role involves providing insights into sales performance and franchise profitability while managing financial reporting and processes. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified accountants with strong commercial finance experience, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive mindset. You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and exposure to senior stakeholders.
Why Join Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, Greencore is one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we employ over 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Our products span every meal occasion, and in FY25 our shared passion helped deliver combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct-to-store network ensures fresh and frozen food reaches thousands of stores every day. To support this scale, we are delivering a significant transformation through our Making Business Easier (MBE) programme, and this role is a key part of making that change land successfully. Role Purpose To provide financial analysis and insight to support stakeholders to drive action and improve future performance. Support the process for a robust budgeting and forecasting and lead multi-site improvement activities as required. Optimise financial performance with a particular focus on relevant key performance indicators within business specialisation. Key Accountabilities Ensure financial reporting including weekly flash, weekly profit and loss, and month end close are completed accurately and within agreed timescales Develop and communicate key performance indicators to monitor and drive positive change and expand understanding of cost or margin drivers Ensure input into costings is accurate and within agreed timescales Build cross functional relationships with key stakeholders Support budget and quarterly forecasts, demonstrating an understanding of the key drivers, to inform strategic decision making Identify, challenge, and proactively satisfy internal customer requirements to provide information, interpretation, and insight to the functional teams to promote effective delivery of commercial and operational performance Continuously review business practices to make recommendations for changes which will enhance cost efficiency and business improvement Preparation and monitoring of monthly reports and ensure queries are resolved in timely and effective manner Validate and monitor excellence initiatives for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting Provide ad hoc analysis and insight to aid interpretation and decision making What we're looking for Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), QBE or studying towards a qualification Excellent Microsoft Excel skills Excellent interpersonal skills able to communicate to all levels of the business Proactive, organised, and able to work flexibly to meet deadlines and have the drive to deliver results At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits 25 days holiday Competitive matched pension contributions Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Why Join Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, Greencore is one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we employ over 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Our products span every meal occasion, and in FY25 our shared passion helped deliver combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct-to-store network ensures fresh and frozen food reaches thousands of stores every day. To support this scale, we are delivering a significant transformation through our Making Business Easier (MBE) programme, and this role is a key part of making that change land successfully. Role Purpose To provide financial analysis and insight to support stakeholders to drive action and improve future performance. Support the process for a robust budgeting and forecasting and lead multi-site improvement activities as required. Optimise financial performance with a particular focus on relevant key performance indicators within business specialisation. Key Accountabilities Ensure financial reporting including weekly flash, weekly profit and loss, and month end close are completed accurately and within agreed timescales Develop and communicate key performance indicators to monitor and drive positive change and expand understanding of cost or margin drivers Ensure input into costings is accurate and within agreed timescales Build cross functional relationships with key stakeholders Support budget and quarterly forecasts, demonstrating an understanding of the key drivers, to inform strategic decision making Identify, challenge, and proactively satisfy internal customer requirements to provide information, interpretation, and insight to the functional teams to promote effective delivery of commercial and operational performance Continuously review business practices to make recommendations for changes which will enhance cost efficiency and business improvement Preparation and monitoring of monthly reports and ensure queries are resolved in timely and effective manner Validate and monitor excellence initiatives for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting Provide ad hoc analysis and insight to aid interpretation and decision making What we're looking for Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), QBE or studying towards a qualification Excellent Microsoft Excel skills Excellent interpersonal skills able to communicate to all levels of the business Proactive, organised, and able to work flexibly to meet deadlines and have the drive to deliver results At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. If this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits 25 days holiday Competitive matched pension contributions Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is working with an award-winning FTSE-listed company seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst for its growing finance team. This is an excellent role for somebody who is looking to break into the industry after qualifying from practice. In this role, you will be working closely with stakeholders, analysing performancess, and supporting key business decisions click apply for full job details
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is working with an award-winning FTSE-listed company seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst for its growing finance team. This is an excellent role for somebody who is looking to break into the industry after qualifying from practice. In this role, you will be working closely with stakeholders, analysing performancess, and supporting key business decisions click apply for full job details
Apply now Job no: 564512 Work type: Full time Site: Redditch Categories: Finance Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom Salary: £55,000 + Car Allowance Business Area: Halfords Support Centre About us At Halfords, our mission is to inspire and support a lifetime of motoring and cycling. As a specialist retailer, we lead the market through customer-driven innovation and a distinct product range. We are dedicated to providing our customers with an integrated, unique, and convenient service experience, from e bike and electric vehicle servicing to on demand solutions. Our commitment is to foster customer loyalty by offering compelling reasons to keep coming back to our stores, ensuring a lifetime of motoring and cycling enjoyment. The teams at our Support Centre work with every other area of our business, putting them at the heart of the action and playing a key role in our success and growth. Everyone brings their individual knowledge and experience to work every day, working as one team to keep things moving smoothly. If you're willing to get stuck in, you'll love it here too. So put yourself at the heart of a dynamic, fast paced working environment where expertise and focus take people far. The role As Group Tax Manager at Halfords, you'll join a small, collaborative tax team within a large, listed retail and services group, supporting both Direct and Indirect Tax across the business. This is a varied, hands on role where you'll work closely with the Senior Direct Tax Manager and Senior Indirect Tax Manager to support compliance, reporting and advisory work, while gaining exposure across multiple areas of tax. It's an ideal opportunity for someone looking to make their first move into industry, or for an existing in house tax professional keen to broaden their experience across both corporate and indirect taxes within a supportive team environment. Day to day, you'll take responsibility for the preparation and review of VAT and corporate tax returns, working closely with the Tax Analyst and providing reviewed outputs to senior managers for their oversight and sign off. You'll support tax accounting at half year and year end, including tax disclosures in the statutory accounts, and play an important role in ensuring tax reporting and compliance processes run smoothly and consistently. You'll also get involved in a range of project and advisory work across the tax team, from supporting audits and assessing the impact of legislative changes, to improving processes and helping implement new tax technology. The role offers plenty of variety, and the balance of direct and indirect tax work will develop over time depending on your background and experience, allowing you to develop broader capability while building confidence and ownership across key areas. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team during a period of change and development, where you'll be given the opportunity to learn, take on responsibility and develop your career in house. You'll also have line management responsibility for a Tax Analyst, giving you the opportunity to develop leadership experience while continuing to build your technical and commercial knowledge across a complex, international business. Key responsibilities Support the review and submission of UK and overseas corporation tax returns, working with the Senior Direct Tax Manager Support the review and submission of UK and overseas VAT returns, working with the Senior Indirect Tax Manager Assist with preparation and review of tax accounting and disclosures for group and entity reporting Support accurate VAT accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and process documentation within SAP Support any tax audits and contribute to required documentation for SAO/BRR+/CCO obligations Help maintain transfer pricing documentation, including CB reporting Assist the Senior Managers in providing practical and timely tax advice on queries, restructuring, and transformational initiatives Contribute to new tax processes in response to international and domestic legislative changes (e.g. Pillar 2) and evolving business models Support delivery of VAT technology initiatives such as the VAT platform project Liaise with auditors, finance teams, legal, and other business stakeholders Monitor and analyse tax data, KPIs, and performance indicators Support tax related projects, process optimisation, and continuous improvement Line manager the Tax Analyst, providing training and development support About you Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent) with experience in either Direct Tax or Indirect Tax Strong technical knowledge in corporate tax, VAT, or both, with a willingness to learn and develop across the other area Experience preparing or reviewing tax returns, tax accounting, or VAT returns within practice or industry Experience using tax and finance systems such as SAP, OneSource, GVRT or similar Comfortable working with data, running reports and carrying out analysis to support tax filings and reporting Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple deadlines across compliance and project work Confident communicator, able to work with finance teams, auditors and other stakeholders across the business Proactive and self motivated, with a willingness to get involved in new areas and support wider tax projects Experience or interest in process improvement, automation or tax technology would be advantageous Comfortable managing and developing a junior team member (Tax Analyst) A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave. Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations. We offer hybrid working with a blend of working in our Support Centre and from home. You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services. Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We would encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family. Halfords operates a Hybrid working policy with this position bring based 2 days per week at our Support Centre in Redditch, West Midlands.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Apply now Job no: 564512 Work type: Full time Site: Redditch Categories: Finance Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom Salary: £55,000 + Car Allowance Business Area: Halfords Support Centre About us At Halfords, our mission is to inspire and support a lifetime of motoring and cycling. As a specialist retailer, we lead the market through customer-driven innovation and a distinct product range. We are dedicated to providing our customers with an integrated, unique, and convenient service experience, from e bike and electric vehicle servicing to on demand solutions. Our commitment is to foster customer loyalty by offering compelling reasons to keep coming back to our stores, ensuring a lifetime of motoring and cycling enjoyment. The teams at our Support Centre work with every other area of our business, putting them at the heart of the action and playing a key role in our success and growth. Everyone brings their individual knowledge and experience to work every day, working as one team to keep things moving smoothly. If you're willing to get stuck in, you'll love it here too. So put yourself at the heart of a dynamic, fast paced working environment where expertise and focus take people far. The role As Group Tax Manager at Halfords, you'll join a small, collaborative tax team within a large, listed retail and services group, supporting both Direct and Indirect Tax across the business. This is a varied, hands on role where you'll work closely with the Senior Direct Tax Manager and Senior Indirect Tax Manager to support compliance, reporting and advisory work, while gaining exposure across multiple areas of tax. It's an ideal opportunity for someone looking to make their first move into industry, or for an existing in house tax professional keen to broaden their experience across both corporate and indirect taxes within a supportive team environment. Day to day, you'll take responsibility for the preparation and review of VAT and corporate tax returns, working closely with the Tax Analyst and providing reviewed outputs to senior managers for their oversight and sign off. You'll support tax accounting at half year and year end, including tax disclosures in the statutory accounts, and play an important role in ensuring tax reporting and compliance processes run smoothly and consistently. You'll also get involved in a range of project and advisory work across the tax team, from supporting audits and assessing the impact of legislative changes, to improving processes and helping implement new tax technology. The role offers plenty of variety, and the balance of direct and indirect tax work will develop over time depending on your background and experience, allowing you to develop broader capability while building confidence and ownership across key areas. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team during a period of change and development, where you'll be given the opportunity to learn, take on responsibility and develop your career in house. You'll also have line management responsibility for a Tax Analyst, giving you the opportunity to develop leadership experience while continuing to build your technical and commercial knowledge across a complex, international business. Key responsibilities Support the review and submission of UK and overseas corporation tax returns, working with the Senior Direct Tax Manager Support the review and submission of UK and overseas VAT returns, working with the Senior Indirect Tax Manager Assist with preparation and review of tax accounting and disclosures for group and entity reporting Support accurate VAT accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and process documentation within SAP Support any tax audits and contribute to required documentation for SAO/BRR+/CCO obligations Help maintain transfer pricing documentation, including CB reporting Assist the Senior Managers in providing practical and timely tax advice on queries, restructuring, and transformational initiatives Contribute to new tax processes in response to international and domestic legislative changes (e.g. Pillar 2) and evolving business models Support delivery of VAT technology initiatives such as the VAT platform project Liaise with auditors, finance teams, legal, and other business stakeholders Monitor and analyse tax data, KPIs, and performance indicators Support tax related projects, process optimisation, and continuous improvement Line manager the Tax Analyst, providing training and development support About you Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent) with experience in either Direct Tax or Indirect Tax Strong technical knowledge in corporate tax, VAT, or both, with a willingness to learn and develop across the other area Experience preparing or reviewing tax returns, tax accounting, or VAT returns within practice or industry Experience using tax and finance systems such as SAP, OneSource, GVRT or similar Comfortable working with data, running reports and carrying out analysis to support tax filings and reporting Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple deadlines across compliance and project work Confident communicator, able to work with finance teams, auditors and other stakeholders across the business Proactive and self motivated, with a willingness to get involved in new areas and support wider tax projects Experience or interest in process improvement, automation or tax technology would be advantageous Comfortable managing and developing a junior team member (Tax Analyst) A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave. Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations. We offer hybrid working with a blend of working in our Support Centre and from home. You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services. Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We would encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family. Halfords operates a Hybrid working policy with this position bring based 2 days per week at our Support Centre in Redditch, West Midlands.
Job Title: Lead FP&A Expense AnalystReporting to: Head of Expense Management & TransformationDirect Reports: 1Position Type: Permanent, hybrid working, 3 days minimum in the office per week.Overview: Why Standing still is not an option in the current world of Insurance. TMHCC are one of the world's leading Specialty Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values, and so is a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.Job Purpose:Operating within the International Finance Expense FP&A team the purpose of this role is to provide and support expense reporting, planning and analysis, managing and developing cost allocations and recharges across operating units and legal entities providing clear line of sight for business and finance stakeholders. The creation of this role follows a period of acquisitions and organic business growth, recognizing the need for simplification and standardisation of processes and models.This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with good financial acumen together with a strong skillset in finance systems, data management and process to quickly add value, developing a good understanding of the business, with potential for growth within the role.This position will have responsibility for the following key tasks: Production of insightful cost reporting and variance analysis; Lead on detailed headcount analysis, along with enhanced control and reporting; Manage annual expense budgeting cycle; Compensation management, control and analysis; Internal expense reporting; Leading future improvement and simplification initiatives for cost planning, recharges, reporting and analysis; Provide direct line management; Perform Internal reporting, decision support and any analysis activities to the highest degree of efficiency and accuracy for any operating expense costs across TMHCC International; Supporting the production of actual, budget and planning cost allocations and recharges; Build and develop relationships and communication within the business on expenses; and Partnering back-office C-Suite members.Key Responsibilities: Team Management Direct line management for one expense analysts, providing support, guidance and mentoring. Carry out performance appraisals, support personal development plans, empower direct reports and take part in the recruitment process. Reporting, Planning and Analysis Production of monthly headcount controls and reconciliations, leading to enhanced and insightful reporting up to C-Suite audience. Oversight and control over compensation results, leveraging the information to produce insightful analysis, reporting and strategic adjustments. Production of clear and concise expense reporting and variance analysis between reporting time periods, budgets and forecasts. Coordinating activities related to the annual operating expense budget - understanding strategic plan, supporting stakeholders during planning period, review and challenge of various inputs from stakeholders and drafting of narratives or commentary and any necessary reporting. Develop and produce regular, concise and insightful reporting to business lines and legal entities across headcount, compensation, direct and indirect costs for business and finance users in support of management decision making. Understand & communicate key drivers of operating expenses. Support cost and profit centres by providing tools and processes to ensure transparency of actual spend compared to budget / forecast. Analytical Insights in aid of supporting Business Partnering and Decision Making Carry out fast and accurate analysis of, and commentary on, key drivers and parameters related to operating cost expenditure. Contribution towards ownership of expense reporting and analytics, creating transparency and insight to support management decision making. Support the business partnering team in aid of enhancing commercial insight to Executive Management, Underwriters and Department Heads. Develop insightful expense analysis leveraging from BI tools. Cost Allocations and Recharges Support in the production of cost allocations and recharges in month end, annual Corporate budget and forecasting cycles. Support in ensuring cost drivers are appropriate, representative, reasonable and aligned with overarching principles Support in ensuring transparency and control of recharges and transfer pricing between legal entities, liaising with tax and legal entity reporting colleagues as required to ensure compliant and business implications understood. Support in ensuring allocations are both reasonably accurate whilst being pragmatically efficient through review and challenge. Internal Reporting Lead in conducting operating expense reviews (pre and post close), to identify key movements, understand variances and make recommendations for adjustments if required. Investigate and report on queries and actions arising from month end process. Ensure that monthly, quarterly and yearly internal reports are produced, reviewed and distributed in compliance with the required deadlines. Work closely with other team members to review, improve and deliver a report suite that enables profit and cost centres to efficiently manage expenditure to plan. Implement reporting systems using technology for delivery of expense reporting, which is meaningful, increases transparency and produced on a timely basis. Continued visualization enhancements through leveraging and enhancing skillsets and tools in aid of articulating insightful expense BI. Quality Assurance and Review Understand and communicate key drivers of operating expenses. Responsible for ensuring any policies and procedures are complied with and documented. Annual Planning Responsibility for coordinating all activities related to the annual Corporate budget - understanding strategic plan, supporting stakeholders during planning period, review and challenge of various inputs from stakeholders and ownership of narratives or commentary and any necessary reporting on the overall expense budget. Comprehensive understanding and ownership of end to end budget process, functionality and logic within Anaplan. Process and Systems Develop agreed overarching principles and defend the integrity and consistency of a standardized approach, ensuring executive sponsorship and robust challenge of exceptions, (including provision of impact assessments to inform such decisions and appropriate documentation of exceptions thereafter). Ensure processes are clearly understood by stakeholders, clearly documented and regularly updated. Work with Finance systems and external partners to ensure solutions, users and licenses are effectively managed. Ownership of data structure relating to expenses in the PeopleSoft ledger (in association with Group rules). Ownership and management over expense accounting policies. Establishing robust processes across material expense categories. Teamwork and Relationship Management Responsible for improving visibility of expenses, ensuring the team provide effective analysis and reporting to Finance, Executive Management, and the wider business stakeholders. Build strong relationships with stakeholders within and outside Finance across multiple locations, enabling the department to deliver high quality effective support to the rest of the Business. Enable communication and collaboration mechanisms across locations to enable common standard working practices to be applied with central oversight. Partnering back-office C-Suite members, providing transparency around
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Lead FP&A Expense AnalystReporting to: Head of Expense Management & TransformationDirect Reports: 1Position Type: Permanent, hybrid working, 3 days minimum in the office per week.Overview: Why Standing still is not an option in the current world of Insurance. TMHCC are one of the world's leading Specialty Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values, and so is a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.Job Purpose:Operating within the International Finance Expense FP&A team the purpose of this role is to provide and support expense reporting, planning and analysis, managing and developing cost allocations and recharges across operating units and legal entities providing clear line of sight for business and finance stakeholders. The creation of this role follows a period of acquisitions and organic business growth, recognizing the need for simplification and standardisation of processes and models.This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with good financial acumen together with a strong skillset in finance systems, data management and process to quickly add value, developing a good understanding of the business, with potential for growth within the role.This position will have responsibility for the following key tasks: Production of insightful cost reporting and variance analysis; Lead on detailed headcount analysis, along with enhanced control and reporting; Manage annual expense budgeting cycle; Compensation management, control and analysis; Internal expense reporting; Leading future improvement and simplification initiatives for cost planning, recharges, reporting and analysis; Provide direct line management; Perform Internal reporting, decision support and any analysis activities to the highest degree of efficiency and accuracy for any operating expense costs across TMHCC International; Supporting the production of actual, budget and planning cost allocations and recharges; Build and develop relationships and communication within the business on expenses; and Partnering back-office C-Suite members.Key Responsibilities: Team Management Direct line management for one expense analysts, providing support, guidance and mentoring. Carry out performance appraisals, support personal development plans, empower direct reports and take part in the recruitment process. Reporting, Planning and Analysis Production of monthly headcount controls and reconciliations, leading to enhanced and insightful reporting up to C-Suite audience. Oversight and control over compensation results, leveraging the information to produce insightful analysis, reporting and strategic adjustments. Production of clear and concise expense reporting and variance analysis between reporting time periods, budgets and forecasts. Coordinating activities related to the annual operating expense budget - understanding strategic plan, supporting stakeholders during planning period, review and challenge of various inputs from stakeholders and drafting of narratives or commentary and any necessary reporting. Develop and produce regular, concise and insightful reporting to business lines and legal entities across headcount, compensation, direct and indirect costs for business and finance users in support of management decision making. Understand & communicate key drivers of operating expenses. Support cost and profit centres by providing tools and processes to ensure transparency of actual spend compared to budget / forecast. Analytical Insights in aid of supporting Business Partnering and Decision Making Carry out fast and accurate analysis of, and commentary on, key drivers and parameters related to operating cost expenditure. Contribution towards ownership of expense reporting and analytics, creating transparency and insight to support management decision making. Support the business partnering team in aid of enhancing commercial insight to Executive Management, Underwriters and Department Heads. Develop insightful expense analysis leveraging from BI tools. Cost Allocations and Recharges Support in the production of cost allocations and recharges in month end, annual Corporate budget and forecasting cycles. Support in ensuring cost drivers are appropriate, representative, reasonable and aligned with overarching principles Support in ensuring transparency and control of recharges and transfer pricing between legal entities, liaising with tax and legal entity reporting colleagues as required to ensure compliant and business implications understood. Support in ensuring allocations are both reasonably accurate whilst being pragmatically efficient through review and challenge. Internal Reporting Lead in conducting operating expense reviews (pre and post close), to identify key movements, understand variances and make recommendations for adjustments if required. Investigate and report on queries and actions arising from month end process. Ensure that monthly, quarterly and yearly internal reports are produced, reviewed and distributed in compliance with the required deadlines. Work closely with other team members to review, improve and deliver a report suite that enables profit and cost centres to efficiently manage expenditure to plan. Implement reporting systems using technology for delivery of expense reporting, which is meaningful, increases transparency and produced on a timely basis. Continued visualization enhancements through leveraging and enhancing skillsets and tools in aid of articulating insightful expense BI. Quality Assurance and Review Understand and communicate key drivers of operating expenses. Responsible for ensuring any policies and procedures are complied with and documented. Annual Planning Responsibility for coordinating all activities related to the annual Corporate budget - understanding strategic plan, supporting stakeholders during planning period, review and challenge of various inputs from stakeholders and ownership of narratives or commentary and any necessary reporting on the overall expense budget. Comprehensive understanding and ownership of end to end budget process, functionality and logic within Anaplan. Process and Systems Develop agreed overarching principles and defend the integrity and consistency of a standardized approach, ensuring executive sponsorship and robust challenge of exceptions, (including provision of impact assessments to inform such decisions and appropriate documentation of exceptions thereafter). Ensure processes are clearly understood by stakeholders, clearly documented and regularly updated. Work with Finance systems and external partners to ensure solutions, users and licenses are effectively managed. Ownership of data structure relating to expenses in the PeopleSoft ledger (in association with Group rules). Ownership and management over expense accounting policies. Establishing robust processes across material expense categories. Teamwork and Relationship Management Responsible for improving visibility of expenses, ensuring the team provide effective analysis and reporting to Finance, Executive Management, and the wider business stakeholders. Build strong relationships with stakeholders within and outside Finance across multiple locations, enabling the department to deliver high quality effective support to the rest of the Business. Enable communication and collaboration mechanisms across locations to enable common standard working practices to be applied with central oversight. Partnering back-office C-Suite members, providing transparency around
Big Red Recruitment
Sutton-in-ashfield, Nottinghamshire
FTC Project until end of 2028 An established organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support strategic system and process initiatives across its commercial and office-based functions. This role forms part of a long-term internal project running through to 2028 and reports directly to the IT Manager, working alongside both internal and external resources. The Role You will focus on commercial operations including purchasing, finance-related processes, order management, and associated system workflows. The organisation is evolving away from a highly customised legacy ERP platform and introducing a mix of third-party off-the-shelf and bespoke solutions. Your role will be to define current processes, shape future requirements, and support implementation through to decommissioning of legacy systems.This is a chance for you to set up processes, introduce standards and governance around BA activities. You will partner with internal business and technical teams, having an impact on the project success. This role includes international travel: Initial visit to USA A follow-up visit during delivery Potential short-stay European travel Possible later visit to a major USA site Key Responsibilities Lead cross-functional workshops with purchasing, finance, and commercial teams Document and model AS IS and TO BE processes Define requirements for new platform capabilities Support Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, and story creation Work closely with third-party software providers Provide structured reporting across project milestones Support architectural decisions around in-house vs third-party ownership Contribute to system simplification and process optimisation What We're Looking For 5+ years' Business Analysis experience Background in Retail, B2C environment, or commercial environments Experience working with ERP, finance, or order management systems Comfortable working across international stakeholders and extracting priorities Strong analytical and documentation capability Able to challenge legacy thinking and propose improvements Confident operating in an evolving SME environment Experience in organisations modernising legacy systems Wireframing or collaboration with UI/UX teams (desirable) This role would suit a commercially minded BA who enjoys working across different geographies and shaping the future operating model of a growing international business. Fixed term contract running until the end of 2028 Sutton-in-Ashfield based office, Nottinghamshire Hybrid working policy: 3x days per week minimum, 2x days remote working Salary £55,000 - £65,000 We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
FTC Project until end of 2028 An established organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support strategic system and process initiatives across its commercial and office-based functions. This role forms part of a long-term internal project running through to 2028 and reports directly to the IT Manager, working alongside both internal and external resources. The Role You will focus on commercial operations including purchasing, finance-related processes, order management, and associated system workflows. The organisation is evolving away from a highly customised legacy ERP platform and introducing a mix of third-party off-the-shelf and bespoke solutions. Your role will be to define current processes, shape future requirements, and support implementation through to decommissioning of legacy systems.This is a chance for you to set up processes, introduce standards and governance around BA activities. You will partner with internal business and technical teams, having an impact on the project success. This role includes international travel: Initial visit to USA A follow-up visit during delivery Potential short-stay European travel Possible later visit to a major USA site Key Responsibilities Lead cross-functional workshops with purchasing, finance, and commercial teams Document and model AS IS and TO BE processes Define requirements for new platform capabilities Support Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, and story creation Work closely with third-party software providers Provide structured reporting across project milestones Support architectural decisions around in-house vs third-party ownership Contribute to system simplification and process optimisation What We're Looking For 5+ years' Business Analysis experience Background in Retail, B2C environment, or commercial environments Experience working with ERP, finance, or order management systems Comfortable working across international stakeholders and extracting priorities Strong analytical and documentation capability Able to challenge legacy thinking and propose improvements Confident operating in an evolving SME environment Experience in organisations modernising legacy systems Wireframing or collaboration with UI/UX teams (desirable) This role would suit a commercially minded BA who enjoys working across different geographies and shaping the future operating model of a growing international business. Fixed term contract running until the end of 2028 Sutton-in-Ashfield based office, Nottinghamshire Hybrid working policy: 3x days per week minimum, 2x days remote working Salary £55,000 - £65,000 We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Marks Sattin are delighted to be partnering with a leading global services organisation as they seek a driven and commercially minded Senior Finance Analyst to join their high performing International Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking for broad exposure across a complex, multinational environment. Working closely with commercial, operational and senior leadership teams, this role offers real influence, visibility, and the chance to make a measurable impact across multiple international markets. The Role As Senior Finance Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality reporting, budgeting and performance insight across the International division. Your responsibilities will include: Consolidation of financial results through Excel, ensuring accurate, timely reporting for senior leadership and corporate stakeholders. Production of management reports, delivering clear, meaningful insight that drives informed decision making. Building strong relationships with a range of key stakeholders across global markets, providing exceptional financial support and challenge. Performance analysis, reviewing actuals vs. budget, historic trends, competitor activity and market conditions across multiple countries. Supporting European finance initiatives, including group reporting, allocations and enterprise wide projects. Playing an active role in process improvement, identifying efficiencies and driving continuous improvement across reporting and analysis. The Person We're looking for a motivated, detail-focused analyst who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Experience in a Finance Analyst or Commercial Analyst role within a multi entity or international business. Strong analytical ability with the confidence to turn data into meaningful insight. Exceptional Excel skills, comfortable with modelling and complex data manipulation. A proactive, hands on approach with natural curiosity and a drive to understand the business end to end. The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels. A resilient, solution focused mindset and the ability to balance multiple priorities. Why Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation undergoing continuous growth and transformation. You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, international markets, and strategic initiatives all while developing your technical, analytical and commercial skillset. If you're an ambitious analyst looking for the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Marks Sattin are delighted to be partnering with a leading global services organisation as they seek a driven and commercially minded Senior Finance Analyst to join their high performing International Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking for broad exposure across a complex, multinational environment. Working closely with commercial, operational and senior leadership teams, this role offers real influence, visibility, and the chance to make a measurable impact across multiple international markets. The Role As Senior Finance Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality reporting, budgeting and performance insight across the International division. Your responsibilities will include: Consolidation of financial results through Excel, ensuring accurate, timely reporting for senior leadership and corporate stakeholders. Production of management reports, delivering clear, meaningful insight that drives informed decision making. Building strong relationships with a range of key stakeholders across global markets, providing exceptional financial support and challenge. Performance analysis, reviewing actuals vs. budget, historic trends, competitor activity and market conditions across multiple countries. Supporting European finance initiatives, including group reporting, allocations and enterprise wide projects. Playing an active role in process improvement, identifying efficiencies and driving continuous improvement across reporting and analysis. The Person We're looking for a motivated, detail-focused analyst who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Experience in a Finance Analyst or Commercial Analyst role within a multi entity or international business. Strong analytical ability with the confidence to turn data into meaningful insight. Exceptional Excel skills, comfortable with modelling and complex data manipulation. A proactive, hands on approach with natural curiosity and a drive to understand the business end to end. The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels. A resilient, solution focused mindset and the ability to balance multiple priorities. Why Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation undergoing continuous growth and transformation. You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, international markets, and strategic initiatives all while developing your technical, analytical and commercial skillset. If you're an ambitious analyst looking for the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.
About us Salary - £34,890 Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - HAWESWATER - LINGLEY MERE, LINGLEY MERE, LINGLEY GREEN AVENUE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of. We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions Best Doctors Salary Finance Wealth at Work courses Deals and discounts EVolve Car Scheme Employee Assistance Plan Mental health first aiders ShareBuy MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose You'll play a key role in supporting the Corporate team, driving effective supplier and sourcing management to maximise value, strengthen partnerships and enable smarter commercial decisions. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Supporting the Corporate team function in delivering supplier and sourcing management activities. Manage the reporting of sourcing/supplier spend for the category-specific data and metrics, working in collaboration with the Category leads and Procurement Analysts to manage an accurate sourcing spend and savings pipeline Develop and undertake the transactional Sourcing/supplier process (business requirement through to contract execution) for low cost and business risk goods or services, adding business value through expediting commodity requirements at pace and to the highest quality and accuracy standards Develop and execute a process for uploading new supplier contracts and management information onto relevant systems in a timely manner, to manage all contractual and regulatory obligations Execute activity related to low cost and business risk contract variations, amendments, and changes, to include contract administration, in collaboration with the Supplier Collaboration team, to maintain an accurate supplier data profile in the event of dispute or the invoking of contingency plans. Technical Skills & Experience Commercially aware with a strong understanding of supplier and sourcing processes Disciplined administrative skills Highly organised with a reliable completer-finisher mindset Confident analysing data and comfortable using Microsoft Office Skilled at building positive relationships and collaborating with stakeholders Customer-focused with a proactive, problem-solving approach Knowledge of the Utilities sector would be advantageous Other We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
About us Salary - £34,890 Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - HAWESWATER - LINGLEY MERE, LINGLEY MERE, LINGLEY GREEN AVENUE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of. We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions Best Doctors Salary Finance Wealth at Work courses Deals and discounts EVolve Car Scheme Employee Assistance Plan Mental health first aiders ShareBuy MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose You'll play a key role in supporting the Corporate team, driving effective supplier and sourcing management to maximise value, strengthen partnerships and enable smarter commercial decisions. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Supporting the Corporate team function in delivering supplier and sourcing management activities. Manage the reporting of sourcing/supplier spend for the category-specific data and metrics, working in collaboration with the Category leads and Procurement Analysts to manage an accurate sourcing spend and savings pipeline Develop and undertake the transactional Sourcing/supplier process (business requirement through to contract execution) for low cost and business risk goods or services, adding business value through expediting commodity requirements at pace and to the highest quality and accuracy standards Develop and execute a process for uploading new supplier contracts and management information onto relevant systems in a timely manner, to manage all contractual and regulatory obligations Execute activity related to low cost and business risk contract variations, amendments, and changes, to include contract administration, in collaboration with the Supplier Collaboration team, to maintain an accurate supplier data profile in the event of dispute or the invoking of contingency plans. Technical Skills & Experience Commercially aware with a strong understanding of supplier and sourcing processes Disciplined administrative skills Highly organised with a reliable completer-finisher mindset Confident analysing data and comfortable using Microsoft Office Skilled at building positive relationships and collaborating with stakeholders Customer-focused with a proactive, problem-solving approach Knowledge of the Utilities sector would be advantageous Other We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
Commercial AI Analyst Location: Warrington Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 plus benefits Curious, commercially minded analysts are exactly what we're looking for in this exciting opportunity with a growing, forward-thinking organisation known for its strong culture and collaborative team environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys transforming data into commercial insight and wants to be at the forefront of new technologies in a market-leading business. You'll combine analytics, AI tools, and visual reporting to help teams make smarter commercial decisions. Working with colleagues across departments, you'll ensure data drives pricing strategy, protects margins, and strengthens competitiveness. If you enjoy solving problems, exploring data, and applying AI to real business challenges, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact. What will you be doing? Analyse tender and commercial datasets to identify pricing opportunities and risks. Support bids, renewals, and pricing activity through data-driven insight. Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to visualise commercial performance. Develop pricing models and scenario analysis to support decision-making. Automate repeatable analytical tasks using AI and digital tools. Work closely with commercial, finance, and sales teams to ensure accurate and transparent outputs. What will you bring to the role? Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret commercial data. Experience building pricing models, dashboards, or analytical tools. Confidence in translating complex data into clear insights for stakeholders. Curiosity and enthusiasm for using AI and automation to improve processes. Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams. A degree or qualification in analytics, business, or a related field is advantageous. Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Commercial AI Analyst Location: Warrington Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 plus benefits Curious, commercially minded analysts are exactly what we're looking for in this exciting opportunity with a growing, forward-thinking organisation known for its strong culture and collaborative team environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys transforming data into commercial insight and wants to be at the forefront of new technologies in a market-leading business. You'll combine analytics, AI tools, and visual reporting to help teams make smarter commercial decisions. Working with colleagues across departments, you'll ensure data drives pricing strategy, protects margins, and strengthens competitiveness. If you enjoy solving problems, exploring data, and applying AI to real business challenges, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact. What will you be doing? Analyse tender and commercial datasets to identify pricing opportunities and risks. Support bids, renewals, and pricing activity through data-driven insight. Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to visualise commercial performance. Develop pricing models and scenario analysis to support decision-making. Automate repeatable analytical tasks using AI and digital tools. Work closely with commercial, finance, and sales teams to ensure accurate and transparent outputs. What will you bring to the role? Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret commercial data. Experience building pricing models, dashboards, or analytical tools. Confidence in translating complex data into clear insights for stakeholders. Curiosity and enthusiasm for using AI and automation to improve processes. Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams. A degree or qualification in analytics, business, or a related field is advantageous. Want to recruit a similar role? Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit
Quest Search & Selection are proud to represent one of UK's leading seasonal retailers who have different sites across the UK. The Regional manager - Arcade and Amusements, reporting to the Head of Retail, manages operator partners, delivers optimisation projects, and oversees reporting and insights. Supports day-to-day operations, acting as main contact for Site teams and Operators. Leads space optimisation projects, tracks performance improvements, and provides insights for machine placement and category planning of projected £50million business . Key Responsibilities of this Regional manager - Arcade and Amusements role: Partner with Finance, Business Analysts and proposition to analyse performance, set KPIs and track sales and contribution against budget. Lead the business until area of over 30 sites in the UK & Coastal regions You will look after the operations, space, commercials, people management and site optimisation. Looking at space commercially - Drive space and revenue optimisation across parks through machine and category analysis, heat-map & space planning experience. Coordinate cross-functional delivery of optimisation plans with teams including digital, facilities and site operations. Manage operator partner coordination including account support, invoicing, contract administration and business review insights. Act as the main contact for site teams and operators, supporting rollout of optimisation initiatives and peak-season readiness. Monitor performance with Business Analyst on new products and implement ongoing machine and category improvements. Support H&S and regulatory compliance through audits, risk assessments and license management. Key Requirements of this Regional manager - Arcade and Amusements role: Ideally having 5+ years' experience in retail, hospitality, leisure experience Have led large teams within multiple sites and can show how you have scales revenue Strong commercial acumen with knowledge of P&L, sales, and margin performance. You must have strong stakeholder experience and manage 3 parties Experience within slots, amusements etc is desirable but not essential Having strong sales, customer service, and stakeholder management skills, as well as people management experience. Open to traveling and staying away once a week & also travel to head office and plan diary in advance. Experience dealing with operations partners, franchises, electronic leisure experience is beneficial Understanding of space planning, floor management, and sales/data analysis. Benefits of this Regional manager - Arcade and Amusements role: Life assurance. Car Allowance of £7,500 minimum Discount and offers across the group 20% friends and family discount. 22 Holiday days (rising to 25 days). Free parking. Learning and development support. If this sounds like you and you are keen to apply for this Regional manager - Arcade and Amusements, please apply quoting reference no.JO- We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Quest Search & Selection are proud to represent one of UK's leading seasonal retailers who have different sites across the UK. The Regional manager - Arcade and Amusements, reporting to the Head of Retail, manages operator partners, delivers optimisation projects, and oversees reporting and insights. Supports day-to-day operations, acting as main contact for Site teams and Operators. Leads space optimisation projects, tracks performance improvements, and provides insights for machine placement and category planning of projected £50million business . Key Responsibilities of this Regional manager - Arcade and Amusements role: Partner with Finance, Business Analysts and proposition to analyse performance, set KPIs and track sales and contribution against budget. Lead the business until area of over 30 sites in the UK & Coastal regions You will look after the operations, space, commercials, people management and site optimisation. Looking at space commercially - Drive space and revenue optimisation across parks through machine and category analysis, heat-map & space planning experience. Coordinate cross-functional delivery of optimisation plans with teams including digital, facilities and site operations. Manage operator partner coordination including account support, invoicing, contract administration and business review insights. Act as the main contact for site teams and operators, supporting rollout of optimisation initiatives and peak-season readiness. Monitor performance with Business Analyst on new products and implement ongoing machine and category improvements. Support H&S and regulatory compliance through audits, risk assessments and license management. Key Requirements of this Regional manager - Arcade and Amusements role: Ideally having 5+ years' experience in retail, hospitality, leisure experience Have led large teams within multiple sites and can show how you have scales revenue Strong commercial acumen with knowledge of P&L, sales, and margin performance. You must have strong stakeholder experience and manage 3 parties Experience within slots, amusements etc is desirable but not essential Having strong sales, customer service, and stakeholder management skills, as well as people management experience. Open to traveling and staying away once a week & also travel to head office and plan diary in advance. Experience dealing with operations partners, franchises, electronic leisure experience is beneficial Understanding of space planning, floor management, and sales/data analysis. Benefits of this Regional manager - Arcade and Amusements role: Life assurance. Car Allowance of £7,500 minimum Discount and offers across the group 20% friends and family discount. 22 Holiday days (rising to 25 days). Free parking. Learning and development support. If this sounds like you and you are keen to apply for this Regional manager - Arcade and Amusements, please apply quoting reference no.JO- We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Savings Product Analyst to join us on the rewarding journey we're taking here at Castle Trust Bank. As a fintech challenger bank, we provide specialist property mortgages, retail finance lending and savings accounts to a wide range of customers. This is a newly created role within our growing Savings business. You'll support the Savings Product Manager in the day to day commercial management of our savings propositions, with a focus on pricing, performance insight and product development as we continue to disrupt the UK savings market with competitive, customer focused products. You'll support the commercial management of Castle Trust's savings products, developing pricing proposals, producing insight and management information, and providing market and competitor analysis to inform business decisions. You'll play a key role in product governance activities, support the development of new savings propositions, and work closely with teams across the bank - including Treasury, Operations and Marketing - as well as key third party partners to drive savings performance. Working arrangements This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week in our Basingstoke office and the remainder worked from home. If you prefer to work more days in the office, that's equally fine. What we're looking for in you Minimum criteria Demonstrable experience working in financial services in an analytical/commercial role You'll bring strong analytical capability, a data driven mindset and experience within the UK savings market. You'll be confident turning data into insight, working with stakeholders and operating in a regulated financial services environment. Essential Experience working in the UK savings market Strong analytical skills with commercial focus Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience using data tools (preferably Power BI) and strong Microsoft Office skills Understanding of the regulatory and compliance environment for UK savings products A quantitative academic background (e.g. Mathematics, Finance, Economics or similar) Desirable Experience in a savings pricing or product analyst role Working towards or holding a professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, ACT or CFA) You'll also be proactive, commercially curious and committed to delivering good customer outcomes, producing high quality analysis that supports effective decision making. What's in it for you As well as a competitive salary, we offer an annual performance related bonus based on individual and company performance. In addition, a generous contributory pension scheme through Hargreaves Lansdown, life assurance, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays on top) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days (terms apply). In addition, you will receive an extra day paid annual leave for Volunteering. Wellbeing is also high on our agenda, and we offer private healthcare through Bupa. In addition, all colleagues have free access to BHFS RISE EAP to support their health and wellbeing. We also offer free eye test vouchers and discounted gym membership, and if that's not enough, we also offer season ticket travel loans (if applicable). Caught your attention? If so, we'd love to talk to you and tell you more about what it's like to work at Castle Trust Bank - The Place To Work! Equal opportunities Castle Trust Bank is an equal opportunity employer where we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to thrive. We welcome applications from all and will not discriminate against any status/characteristic protected by law and will always base our decisions on merit. Disability support We are proud to support people with disabilities and are committed to be a Disability Confident employer. If you are a person with a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustment to support you in your application for one of our opportunities, please contact . Careers page Check out our careers page:
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Savings Product Analyst to join us on the rewarding journey we're taking here at Castle Trust Bank. As a fintech challenger bank, we provide specialist property mortgages, retail finance lending and savings accounts to a wide range of customers. This is a newly created role within our growing Savings business. You'll support the Savings Product Manager in the day to day commercial management of our savings propositions, with a focus on pricing, performance insight and product development as we continue to disrupt the UK savings market with competitive, customer focused products. You'll support the commercial management of Castle Trust's savings products, developing pricing proposals, producing insight and management information, and providing market and competitor analysis to inform business decisions. You'll play a key role in product governance activities, support the development of new savings propositions, and work closely with teams across the bank - including Treasury, Operations and Marketing - as well as key third party partners to drive savings performance. Working arrangements This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week in our Basingstoke office and the remainder worked from home. If you prefer to work more days in the office, that's equally fine. What we're looking for in you Minimum criteria Demonstrable experience working in financial services in an analytical/commercial role You'll bring strong analytical capability, a data driven mindset and experience within the UK savings market. You'll be confident turning data into insight, working with stakeholders and operating in a regulated financial services environment. Essential Experience working in the UK savings market Strong analytical skills with commercial focus Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience using data tools (preferably Power BI) and strong Microsoft Office skills Understanding of the regulatory and compliance environment for UK savings products A quantitative academic background (e.g. Mathematics, Finance, Economics or similar) Desirable Experience in a savings pricing or product analyst role Working towards or holding a professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, ACT or CFA) You'll also be proactive, commercially curious and committed to delivering good customer outcomes, producing high quality analysis that supports effective decision making. What's in it for you As well as a competitive salary, we offer an annual performance related bonus based on individual and company performance. In addition, a generous contributory pension scheme through Hargreaves Lansdown, life assurance, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays on top) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days (terms apply). In addition, you will receive an extra day paid annual leave for Volunteering. Wellbeing is also high on our agenda, and we offer private healthcare through Bupa. In addition, all colleagues have free access to BHFS RISE EAP to support their health and wellbeing. We also offer free eye test vouchers and discounted gym membership, and if that's not enough, we also offer season ticket travel loans (if applicable). Caught your attention? If so, we'd love to talk to you and tell you more about what it's like to work at Castle Trust Bank - The Place To Work! Equal opportunities Castle Trust Bank is an equal opportunity employer where we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to thrive. We welcome applications from all and will not discriminate against any status/characteristic protected by law and will always base our decisions on merit. Disability support We are proud to support people with disabilities and are committed to be a Disability Confident employer. If you are a person with a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustment to support you in your application for one of our opportunities, please contact . Careers page Check out our careers page:
Data / Business Analyst - Gillingham Kent. Reports to: Head of FP&A Shape the Future of Data-Driven Performance 5 Days a Week in the office, reviewed at probation Must Have Power BI & SQL - 2+ years experience We're looking for a commercially minded, insight-driven Data / Business Analyst who thrives on turning complex data into powerful business stories. This is not just a reporting role - it's an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, unlock profitability, and drive operational excellence across this very large, fast-moving, ever-evolving business. If you're naturally curious, love asking "what if?", and enjoy transforming raw data into meaningful action, this role offers the platform to make a real impact. Someone to challenge the business data & look for Trends. The Opportunity As a key partner to Finance, Leadership, and Operations teams, you will: Transform preparation and service centre data into actionable commercial insights. Identify trends, patterns, and performance drivers that directly influence revenue and profitability. Map the end-to-end operational journey, highlighting inefficiencies and opportunities for optimisation. Design and deliver compelling, interactive Power BI dashboards that empower real-time decision-making. Challenge the status quo by identifying performance gaps and building strong business cases for improvement. Translate complex analysis into clear, confident recommendations for Senior Management. Champion data integrity, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and reliability across systems. Act as a strategic collaborator, turning insight into measurable business improvements. What You'll Bring Proven experience as a Data Analyst, ideally within retail, automotive, manufacturing environments, or similar businesses. Advanced Power BI expertise (2-3+ years) with a strong eye for impactful data visualisation. Strong SQL skills and confidence in interrogating large, complex databases. Advanced Excel capabilities. Python experience (desirable but not essential). A naturally inquisitive mindset with a passion for uncovering insights others might miss. The ability to confidently communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders. Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and large dataset management. Why This Role Matters This position sits at the heart of business performance. Your insights will directly influence strategic decisions, operational efficiency, and commercial success. You won't just report on the numbers - you'll help shape what happens next. If you're ready to move beyond reporting and become a true business partner, we'd love to hear from you. In Return You will be working in large modern offices with excellent facilities, including a gym and Restaurant facilities. The Salary range is £45-50,000 Depending on Experience, plus company benefits.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Data / Business Analyst - Gillingham Kent. Reports to: Head of FP&A Shape the Future of Data-Driven Performance 5 Days a Week in the office, reviewed at probation Must Have Power BI & SQL - 2+ years experience We're looking for a commercially minded, insight-driven Data / Business Analyst who thrives on turning complex data into powerful business stories. This is not just a reporting role - it's an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, unlock profitability, and drive operational excellence across this very large, fast-moving, ever-evolving business. If you're naturally curious, love asking "what if?", and enjoy transforming raw data into meaningful action, this role offers the platform to make a real impact. Someone to challenge the business data & look for Trends. The Opportunity As a key partner to Finance, Leadership, and Operations teams, you will: Transform preparation and service centre data into actionable commercial insights. Identify trends, patterns, and performance drivers that directly influence revenue and profitability. Map the end-to-end operational journey, highlighting inefficiencies and opportunities for optimisation. Design and deliver compelling, interactive Power BI dashboards that empower real-time decision-making. Challenge the status quo by identifying performance gaps and building strong business cases for improvement. Translate complex analysis into clear, confident recommendations for Senior Management. Champion data integrity, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and reliability across systems. Act as a strategic collaborator, turning insight into measurable business improvements. What You'll Bring Proven experience as a Data Analyst, ideally within retail, automotive, manufacturing environments, or similar businesses. Advanced Power BI expertise (2-3+ years) with a strong eye for impactful data visualisation. Strong SQL skills and confidence in interrogating large, complex databases. Advanced Excel capabilities. Python experience (desirable but not essential). A naturally inquisitive mindset with a passion for uncovering insights others might miss. The ability to confidently communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders. Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and large dataset management. Why This Role Matters This position sits at the heart of business performance. Your insights will directly influence strategic decisions, operational efficiency, and commercial success. You won't just report on the numbers - you'll help shape what happens next. If you're ready to move beyond reporting and become a true business partner, we'd love to hear from you. In Return You will be working in large modern offices with excellent facilities, including a gym and Restaurant facilities. The Salary range is £45-50,000 Depending on Experience, plus company benefits.
12-Month Fixed Term Contract 40 hours per week 3 days in the office, 2 days hybrid. Office days to be spent in Willenhall. We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends. A company that now owns 245 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 5,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion.Job PurposeLead the data analysis to aid the strategic decision-making process to improve the performance of A.F. Blakemore Vape Club initiative.Reports Sales Director Key Accountabilities • Influence BTP leaders by guiding them to make decisions based on data and analysis. • Capable of working with large volumes of data.• Has a sound understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and can build complex spreadsheets. • Can understand and operate within a framework to interpret the data for adoption into contractual agreements.• Is confident and engaging and can work collaboratively between various cross functional stakeholders.• Not essential but useful, has knowledge of the vape category even as a shopper. • Successfully manage all critical stakeholders, both internally and externally. Financial Responsibilities • Deliver a detailed financial plan which yields additional benefits - know how growth can impact bottom line • Work with finance to ensure business reporting is robust• Develop future plans to model future growth • Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required • Experienced Business graduate • Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Attention to detail and knows how to decipher key information. • Discretion and confidentiality • Behave in line with "The Blakemore Way" and demonstrate behaviours aligned to these values• Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities and all other policy and legal requirements in relation to role.You may have experience of the following: Data Analyst, Commercial Analyst, Insight Analyst, Category Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Financial Analyst, Business Insights Manager, BI Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Retail Analyst, Operations Analyst, or Performance Analyst.REF-
Apr 07, 2026
Contractor
12-Month Fixed Term Contract 40 hours per week 3 days in the office, 2 days hybrid. Office days to be spent in Willenhall. We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends. A company that now owns 245 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 5,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion.Job PurposeLead the data analysis to aid the strategic decision-making process to improve the performance of A.F. Blakemore Vape Club initiative.Reports Sales Director Key Accountabilities • Influence BTP leaders by guiding them to make decisions based on data and analysis. • Capable of working with large volumes of data.• Has a sound understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and can build complex spreadsheets. • Can understand and operate within a framework to interpret the data for adoption into contractual agreements.• Is confident and engaging and can work collaboratively between various cross functional stakeholders.• Not essential but useful, has knowledge of the vape category even as a shopper. • Successfully manage all critical stakeholders, both internally and externally. Financial Responsibilities • Deliver a detailed financial plan which yields additional benefits - know how growth can impact bottom line • Work with finance to ensure business reporting is robust• Develop future plans to model future growth • Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required • Experienced Business graduate • Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Attention to detail and knows how to decipher key information. • Discretion and confidentiality • Behave in line with "The Blakemore Way" and demonstrate behaviours aligned to these values• Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities and all other policy and legal requirements in relation to role.You may have experience of the following: Data Analyst, Commercial Analyst, Insight Analyst, Category Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Financial Analyst, Business Insights Manager, BI Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Retail Analyst, Operations Analyst, or Performance Analyst.REF-
Sapiens is seeking a Revenue Analyst to provide strong analytical oversight across revenue forecasting, performance, and optimisation. Embedded within the Revenue Operations (RevOps) function, the role focuses on creating a clear, reliable, and forward looking view of revenue across new business, renewals, and expansion activity as the company transitions toward a SaaS centric operating model. You will play a central role in understanding how commercial activity converts into revenue growth. This includes leading top down revenue forecasting and scenario modelling, analysing revenue drivers, win rates, and supporting long term revenue optimisation through data led insight, with regular exposure to senior leadership and financial stakeholders. This brings together inputs from Sales, Account Planning, Deals Desk, and Finance to ensure revenue views are coherent, well governed, and decision ready. You will also provide critical analytical support to deal governance and sales incentive mechanics. The Revenue Analyst supports Deals Desk oversight by identifying revenue inputs for non standard deals, ensuring revenue integrity, and owns commission calculation and analysis, building expertise in incentive design and performance alignment. The Revenue Analyst is consulted on revenue and margin analytics, as well as sales analytics and business intelligence, contributing to more sustainable revenue growth. This role is suited to an analytically driven professional who is motivated by understanding how deals, incentives, and operating models translate into revenue outcomes, and who values exposure to senior stakeholders. It offers a platform for progression into senior RevOps or broader commercial strategy roles as Sapiens continues to scale. Key Responsibilities Lead top down revenue forecasting activities and scenario modelling, to provide clear visibility of revenue outlook, sensitivities, and risks, supporting leadership decision making. Analyse revenue performance, trends, and drivers across products, regions, and customer segments; supporting long term revenue optimisation. Identify and quantify sources of revenue leakage across the revenue lifecycle, highlighting root causes and proposing interventions. Support Deals Desk oversight, contributing to continuous improvement of deal governance processes. Own commission calculation and analysis, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with agreed incentive frameworks. Consult on revenue and margin analytics, providing insight to senior finance and commercial stakeholders. Consult on sales analytics and business intelligence, ensuring alignment between revenue views, sales performance metrics, and reporting frameworks. Experience/skills required 3-5 years of experience in revenue analytics, revenue operations, or commercial analytics within a technology enabled services environment, with exposure to complex deal structures, commissions, and revenue related governance. Strong capability in revenue forecasting, scenario modelling, and analysis of revenue drivers, providing clear, structured insight to inform commercial and financial decision making. Ability to identify revenue risks and leakage, and to translate detailed analysis into clear, actionable insights that support long term revenue optimisation. Proven experience producing leadership ready materials, analysis, and reporting in a complex industry (preferably insurance software), using standard industry tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word; Power BI is a bonus). Experience working within a born in the cloud software company, with strong familiarity in cloud native commercial models and SaaS deal structures. Sapiens is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds. is your contact for any questions. We kindly ask that you apply through our website or LinkedIn. About Sapiens Sapiens is a global leader in the insurance industry, delivering its award winning, cloud based SaaS insurance platform to over 600 customers in more than 30 countries. Sapiens' platform offers pre integrated, low code capabilities to accelerate customers' digital transformation. With more than 40 years of industry expertise, Sapiens has a highly professional team of over 5,000 employees globally. Your Recruitment Journey We will keep you in the loop, as we focus on providing an inclusive screening and interview process. Each country has a local flavor, but here's what you can expect during our recruitment process: Apply - Take the first step in our journey by submitting an application that reflects your skills, experiences, and professional aspirations. Review - Your CV will be carefully reviewed by our talent team to explore how your unique skills and potential align with Sapiens' needs and culture. Interview - This is your opportunity to shine! Meet with our team, showcase your abilities, and learn more about Sapiens. Offer - If there's a great match, we'll extend an offer to welcome you to our team. This is the exciting moment when your new journey begins to take shape. Onboard - Once you accept, we'll guide you through a comprehensive onboarding process, introducing you to your new colleagues, roles, and the exciting challenges ahead.
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Sapiens is seeking a Revenue Analyst to provide strong analytical oversight across revenue forecasting, performance, and optimisation. Embedded within the Revenue Operations (RevOps) function, the role focuses on creating a clear, reliable, and forward looking view of revenue across new business, renewals, and expansion activity as the company transitions toward a SaaS centric operating model. You will play a central role in understanding how commercial activity converts into revenue growth. This includes leading top down revenue forecasting and scenario modelling, analysing revenue drivers, win rates, and supporting long term revenue optimisation through data led insight, with regular exposure to senior leadership and financial stakeholders. This brings together inputs from Sales, Account Planning, Deals Desk, and Finance to ensure revenue views are coherent, well governed, and decision ready. You will also provide critical analytical support to deal governance and sales incentive mechanics. The Revenue Analyst supports Deals Desk oversight by identifying revenue inputs for non standard deals, ensuring revenue integrity, and owns commission calculation and analysis, building expertise in incentive design and performance alignment. The Revenue Analyst is consulted on revenue and margin analytics, as well as sales analytics and business intelligence, contributing to more sustainable revenue growth. This role is suited to an analytically driven professional who is motivated by understanding how deals, incentives, and operating models translate into revenue outcomes, and who values exposure to senior stakeholders. It offers a platform for progression into senior RevOps or broader commercial strategy roles as Sapiens continues to scale. Key Responsibilities Lead top down revenue forecasting activities and scenario modelling, to provide clear visibility of revenue outlook, sensitivities, and risks, supporting leadership decision making. Analyse revenue performance, trends, and drivers across products, regions, and customer segments; supporting long term revenue optimisation. Identify and quantify sources of revenue leakage across the revenue lifecycle, highlighting root causes and proposing interventions. Support Deals Desk oversight, contributing to continuous improvement of deal governance processes. Own commission calculation and analysis, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with agreed incentive frameworks. Consult on revenue and margin analytics, providing insight to senior finance and commercial stakeholders. Consult on sales analytics and business intelligence, ensuring alignment between revenue views, sales performance metrics, and reporting frameworks. Experience/skills required 3-5 years of experience in revenue analytics, revenue operations, or commercial analytics within a technology enabled services environment, with exposure to complex deal structures, commissions, and revenue related governance. Strong capability in revenue forecasting, scenario modelling, and analysis of revenue drivers, providing clear, structured insight to inform commercial and financial decision making. Ability to identify revenue risks and leakage, and to translate detailed analysis into clear, actionable insights that support long term revenue optimisation. Proven experience producing leadership ready materials, analysis, and reporting in a complex industry (preferably insurance software), using standard industry tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word; Power BI is a bonus). Experience working within a born in the cloud software company, with strong familiarity in cloud native commercial models and SaaS deal structures. Sapiens is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds. is your contact for any questions. We kindly ask that you apply through our website or LinkedIn. About Sapiens Sapiens is a global leader in the insurance industry, delivering its award winning, cloud based SaaS insurance platform to over 600 customers in more than 30 countries. Sapiens' platform offers pre integrated, low code capabilities to accelerate customers' digital transformation. With more than 40 years of industry expertise, Sapiens has a highly professional team of over 5,000 employees globally. Your Recruitment Journey We will keep you in the loop, as we focus on providing an inclusive screening and interview process. Each country has a local flavor, but here's what you can expect during our recruitment process: Apply - Take the first step in our journey by submitting an application that reflects your skills, experiences, and professional aspirations. Review - Your CV will be carefully reviewed by our talent team to explore how your unique skills and potential align with Sapiens' needs and culture. Interview - This is your opportunity to shine! Meet with our team, showcase your abilities, and learn more about Sapiens. Offer - If there's a great match, we'll extend an offer to welcome you to our team. This is the exciting moment when your new journey begins to take shape. Onboard - Once you accept, we'll guide you through a comprehensive onboarding process, introducing you to your new colleagues, roles, and the exciting challenges ahead.
Marktlink is a committed international M&A specialist with an independent, discrete, and no-nonsense approach. Together with our labels Marktlink Exit-Ready and Marktlink Transaction Services we support entrepreneurs by preparing their business for sale and guide them throughout the entire sales or acquisition process. Our label Marktlink Capital offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to invest in strong private equity and venture capital funds. Since our start in 1996, entrepreneurs have been our driving force. With a profound market knowledge and a personal approach, we advised many transactions and in doing so we influenced the lives of many. Published on: 18 december, 2025 Share on: Your goal Who is ready for the next step as M&A dealmaker in the SME-market? You! You already have a few years' experience as an M&A professional and the ambition to become an independent dealmaker within the next three years. This entrepreneurial drive is part of Marktlink's DNA. At Marktlink, you will not just be a link in the chain, but doing business independently from day one. You will be responsible for a significant part of the transaction process and involved from A to Z. You have sufficient financial skills, but also a commercial mindset and a genuine interest in entrepreneurs; the clients of Marktlink. Your responsibilities At Marktlink, no day is the same. As an M&A Manager you can broadly expect the following: Performing company and market analyses; Preparing valuations and bid books; Meeting potential buyers and sellers; Approaching new buyers and sellers; Expanding and maintaining the (Marktlink) network; Preparing financing applications and solving financing issues; Providing broad support to the manager during the projects. Your profile You are sharp, accurate, result-oriented, think on your feet and like to get things done. Furthermore, we expect you to deliver the following experience and competencies: Master's degree in Finance or a higher professional education degree combined with a finance-oriented Masters; The dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions is familiar to you. You have a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years' work experience as M&A analyst, associate or consultant; You are a social and entrepreneurial person who has practical and strategic insight as well as tactical and commercial insight; In addition to being analytically strong, a Marktlinker is punctual and target-driven; Demonstrable affinity with SME-companies is an advantage; An eye for personal relationships and excellent communication skills are a must. Please note: For this role we don'tprovide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Why us? At Marktlink, we're not just dealmakers, we're future-shapers. With a strong focus on tech, data, and AI, we're redefining the world of M&A. Here's what you can expect when you join our fast-growing, entrepreneurial team: Opportunity to shape the future of a leading European M&A firm; Unlimited holidays - with a unique blend of freedom and responsibility; Competitive salary and annual bonus; Opportunity to participate in our funds under favorable conditions; HP laptop and iPhone; Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues; Tailor-made training and personal development, because growth never stops; Annual paid ski trip and the Marktlink Gala. A positive result of the pre-employment screening is a necessary condition for offering an employment contract. Our hiring process Step 1: Let's connect. Once you've applied, expect our response within five working days. Step 2: Let's meet. Discover how you and Marktlink align. Let's chat, be it over a phone call or in person. Step 3: Let's dive deep. In search of top talent, we evaluate your skills and qualities through a presentation and Talent Motivation Analysis (TMA) to ensure a perfect match. Step 4: Let's start. After nailing the final interview, get ready for the offer. Once accepted, a pre-employment screening follows. If all goes well, you can sign and we'll celebrate with champagne! Frequently asked questions Which documents should I include in my application? Does Marktlink offer a relocation package? Does Marktlink provide IND sponsorship for positions?
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Marktlink is a committed international M&A specialist with an independent, discrete, and no-nonsense approach. Together with our labels Marktlink Exit-Ready and Marktlink Transaction Services we support entrepreneurs by preparing their business for sale and guide them throughout the entire sales or acquisition process. Our label Marktlink Capital offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to invest in strong private equity and venture capital funds. Since our start in 1996, entrepreneurs have been our driving force. With a profound market knowledge and a personal approach, we advised many transactions and in doing so we influenced the lives of many. Published on: 18 december, 2025 Share on: Your goal Who is ready for the next step as M&A dealmaker in the SME-market? You! You already have a few years' experience as an M&A professional and the ambition to become an independent dealmaker within the next three years. This entrepreneurial drive is part of Marktlink's DNA. At Marktlink, you will not just be a link in the chain, but doing business independently from day one. You will be responsible for a significant part of the transaction process and involved from A to Z. You have sufficient financial skills, but also a commercial mindset and a genuine interest in entrepreneurs; the clients of Marktlink. Your responsibilities At Marktlink, no day is the same. As an M&A Manager you can broadly expect the following: Performing company and market analyses; Preparing valuations and bid books; Meeting potential buyers and sellers; Approaching new buyers and sellers; Expanding and maintaining the (Marktlink) network; Preparing financing applications and solving financing issues; Providing broad support to the manager during the projects. Your profile You are sharp, accurate, result-oriented, think on your feet and like to get things done. Furthermore, we expect you to deliver the following experience and competencies: Master's degree in Finance or a higher professional education degree combined with a finance-oriented Masters; The dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions is familiar to you. You have a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years' work experience as M&A analyst, associate or consultant; You are a social and entrepreneurial person who has practical and strategic insight as well as tactical and commercial insight; In addition to being analytically strong, a Marktlinker is punctual and target-driven; Demonstrable affinity with SME-companies is an advantage; An eye for personal relationships and excellent communication skills are a must. Please note: For this role we don'tprovide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Why us? At Marktlink, we're not just dealmakers, we're future-shapers. With a strong focus on tech, data, and AI, we're redefining the world of M&A. Here's what you can expect when you join our fast-growing, entrepreneurial team: Opportunity to shape the future of a leading European M&A firm; Unlimited holidays - with a unique blend of freedom and responsibility; Competitive salary and annual bonus; Opportunity to participate in our funds under favorable conditions; HP laptop and iPhone; Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues; Tailor-made training and personal development, because growth never stops; Annual paid ski trip and the Marktlink Gala. A positive result of the pre-employment screening is a necessary condition for offering an employment contract. Our hiring process Step 1: Let's connect. Once you've applied, expect our response within five working days. Step 2: Let's meet. Discover how you and Marktlink align. Let's chat, be it over a phone call or in person. Step 3: Let's dive deep. In search of top talent, we evaluate your skills and qualities through a presentation and Talent Motivation Analysis (TMA) to ensure a perfect match. Step 4: Let's start. After nailing the final interview, get ready for the offer. Once accepted, a pre-employment screening follows. If all goes well, you can sign and we'll celebrate with champagne! Frequently asked questions Which documents should I include in my application? Does Marktlink offer a relocation package? Does Marktlink provide IND sponsorship for positions?