https://goo.gl/xIPJVH Finance Analyst. Commercial Support Executive My client is one of the Big 4 firms and a leader in assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services. To ensure they maintain their reputation as a leading worldwide professional service organisation, they require highly skilled and knowledgeable team to manage the internal business functions. JOB OVERVIEW An exciting opportunity has arisen within EMEIA FS Finance team for an Account Commercial Support Executive. The primary focus will be supporting 1-2 of their largest accounts as part of the Global Accounts Finance team. The team's goal is to provide support to an account team to ensure optimal commercial outcomes through the sales and engagement lifecycle. Objectives are to: ►Work closely with the account team to provide an overall commercial picture, issues for management attention and action agenda ►Create clarity around the commercial profit drivers for the account and its major engagements ►Ensure effective & efficient contract management ►Have robust and disciplined financial & operational processes that support margin drivers The role will require strong analytical and Excel skills to help produce, analyse and evaluate financial data. The role will also require proven problem solving skills within tight deadlines. An important part of the role will be verbal and written communication to senior stakeholders. RESPONSIBILITIES ►Monitoring margin drivers ►Support the contract management activities of engagements ►Lead monthly billing processes including preparation, QA and internal confirmations - and being point contact between the company and client for approvals and invoice issuance/debtor collection ►Monitoring working capital management ►Resolve day to day commercial issues raised by the client support team, engagement managers / partners and other stakeholders ►Prepare relevant management information ►Work with closely with account team across the globe, as well as potentially developing relationships with client procurement and finance teams. Additionally, you will support the provision of analysis and advice at an overall account level, including: ►Providing structured and ad hoc reporting and analysis on margin performance ►Providing financial / pricing support on proposals for new projects and other commercial negotiations ►Supporting the design, implementation and maintenance of commercial control processes There are strong opportunities for role progression and increased responsibility for candidates who demonstrate potential and the desire to continually learn and develop. REQUIREMENTS ►Highly numerate with strong analytical and commercial skills. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. ►Strong computer skills - including a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to structure financial models, plus some experience with Word, PowerPoint and Outlook ►Good influencing skills with decision makers. Can deliver coherent messages, encompassing financial analysis and recommendations. ►Strong team player with proven ability to build relationships with key individuals in the team and the wider business. ►Knowledge of how to obtain data from numerous systems, combined with the ability to analyse the data efficiently and effectively. ►Able to work with minimal guidance, operating across multiple projects and priorities. ►Customer focused and responsive. ►Proven problem solving skills within a tight deadline. ►Robust, resilient, calm under pressure. ►Good understanding of professional services firm, ideally having worked in this environment already ►May be part qualified in CIMA, ACCA, AAT or planning to study Guidant Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Guidant Group is committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please mention this at any stage. FinancialAnalysis#
