Commercial Finance Analyst
Wowcher · Greater London, England, United Kingdom · £50K–£60K/yr
Retail · 201-500 employees
About the role
The Commercial Finance Analyst will assist in preparing financial data, KPI reports, and strategic models to inform executive decision-making. They will act as a business partner across various departments to monitor performance and drive operational efficiency.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates should have previous experience in commercial finance, strategy, or transaction services along with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. An accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA is desired but not essential.
Benefits
Full description
Join the Wowcher Team - We're Hiring a Commercial Finance Analyst (1 year FTC)
Location: London (Embrace the office vibes – 4 days a week!)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 +15% bonus + Benefits
Are you a ready to dive into the world of WOW? Established in 2011, Wowcher is the ultimate destination for unbeatable deals and unforgettable experiences in the UK.
Your Role:
Wowcher is looking to hire a Commercial Finance Analyst to join its finance team. As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will work closely with the Director of Commercial Finance to analyse and prepare financial data, provide valuable insights, and inform strategic decision making in the business. It is a role that is truly integrated within the business - you will need to build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders across Marketing, Goods, Services, Technology, Business Intelligence, and with the Executive team.
Main Responsibilities and duties
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of weekly flash trading and KPI reports to deliver insight to the Executive Management Team
- Drive strategic initiatives through well thought out analysis, including modelling the financial impact of business decisions and investments
- Prepare materials and high-quality PPT presentations for Board Meetings, Shareholders and other key stakeholders
- Analyse the cost base regularly to understand key drivers and note any areas of potential operational efficiency
- Prepare monthly sales targets and form a view of EBITDA out-turn
- Commercial Finance business partner across the Group, including understanding and monitoring the KPIs that are important to different senior stakeholders
- Ad-hoc analysis for the Finance Director and CEO
Technical Skills Required
- Previous business Partnering/Commercial Finance/Strategy/Transactions Services experience
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint
- Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA etc.) – desired but not essential
Soft Skills Required
- Planning: Able to manage multiple streams of work, sometimes working under tight deadlines to produce high-standard deliverables
- Commercial: Understand the implications and trade-offs involved in particular business decisions
- Logical: Working with large datasets, you will be comfortable with some ambiguity and apply a structured, methodical approach to analysis
- Building relationships: Ability to build strong relations through effective communication across key stakeholders and ability to influence across the business
- Challenging the status quo: Going above and beyond to deliver results that will have a direct impact on the business
Why Wowcher is Your Next Stop:
Our office is like no other - it's a hub of fun and creativity!
🌈 Flexible working - blend office and home for your ideal work-life mix
🌞 25 days of holiday + 8 bank holidays (plus the option to nab 5 extra days)
🍏 Free fruit to fuel your day
🥐 Weekly breakfast feasts every Thursday - Rise and shine! Why not grab a coffee and a pastry to start your morning.
🌿 Wellness Wednesdays (hello, free massages!)
🍹 Thirsty Thursday! drinks and snack trolley - kick back and relax with a cold beer or prosecco
🎮 Games area for some friendly competition
🎁 Benefits platform Perkbox so you can get discount and rewards across the UK!
🎉 Monthly social events – All Bar Wowcher! get to know your awesome colleagues
🎊 Legendary all-company parties twice a year - don't miss out!
🚲 Cycle Scheme and Season Ticket Loan to get you moving
💰 Auto-enrolment pension scheme. Whilst it’s great to live in the here and now, we have to make sure we’re preparing for the future, with up to 10% employer contribution.
🤝 Enhanced Employee Assistance Provider for confidential support and advice
🕶️ Eye Care Vouchers – we’ve got you covered!
💸 Store discounts across the Wowcher website (including travel deals!)
👕 Smart-casual dress code every day!!
Want to know more? Check out: https://careers.wowcher.co.uk
Wowcher is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
