Commercial Analyst

This role is open to remote working within the UK. Successful candidates will be required to travel to their closest UNiDAYS campus (London or Nottingham) on occasion. Please note this role is being offered on a 12-month contract with the possibility of going permanent.

The role in a nutshell

This new role plays a key part in assessing the strategic progress of the company by ensuring accurate reporting and insightful analysis of revenue. The company works with 800+ partners, receiving their revenue information from an array of different sources, and the Commercial Finance team is central to turning this high volume of data into a meaningful view on performance.

Day to day responsibilities

• Operate monthly and quarterly revenue close processes, working with Commercial and Commercial Operations teams to ensure reported revenue accurately reflects business activity
• Assist the Commercial FD and Finance Business Partner to produce the monthly and quarterly Group Revenue packs
• Pro-actively suggest ways to improve the integrity and efficiency of revenue reporting, and to increase the level of insight it provides to the business
• Help to produce metrics and revenue tracking for the Weekly Business Review meeting
• Calculation of Commercial team quarterly commission payments
• Other ad hoc financial analysis as required by the Commercial FD

What we need from you

• Applied advanced spreadsheet skills
• Demonstrated a high degree of problem-solving and analytical ability: an understanding of how data can be used to solve a problem, and how best to structure, present and articulate the solution (usually in a spreadsheet format)
• Tasks where you have shown exceptional attention to detail

What we can give you

• A role with exposure to the Commercial side of a fast-growing Tech business with strong EBITDA margins, a healthy cash flow and exciting plans for the future
• A chance to develop in a team of qualified accountants who have many years of broad-based experience
• A progressive culture including the flexibility to work (largely) remotely

Perks

We’ve accomplished a lot since we started in 2011, but in many ways, this is just the beginning. This is the chance for you to get in on ground zero. An opportunity to make a difference within the business with global reach. We are the world’s largest Student Affinity Network, with over 22 million verified members in 115 markets including the US, UK, Germany, India, Canada and Australia. We work with 800 of the world’s biggest brands globally, taking their products and services into the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s professionals, delivering engagement, building affinity and sales. You’ll also be working for a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM company who have been recognised on the UK’s Best WorkplacesTM for Wellbeing and UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2022 list. To find out more about our workplace initiatives, see our UK exclusive case study with Great Place to Work and be sure to visit our profile for more information.

We offer a fast paced, fun & social working environment where you can truly make an impact. We believe that work should enhance and complement your life which is why we leave it up to you to decide where you work. You can choose to work from your assigned campus (either Nottingham or London) or from home, whatever works best for your individual needs. Your manager may request you attend team meet ups at your campus but other than that it is up to you! We work hard at UNiDAYS, but we also believe in fair compensation for hard work. That’s why we’re pleased to offer all employees full access to our comprehensive benefits package.

Our perks include:

• 25 days holiday per year increasing with length of service, plus flexible bank holidays
• Competitive salaries
• 4pm finishes every Friday
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private health insurance (Vitality)
• Income protection policy
• Life assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Core hours with flexibility around how/when you manage your time
• Regular team building activities
• The latest tech and hardware will be supplied from day one
• Good Vibes Program: we know we’ve all had to adapt to new ways of working and UNiDAYS has always taken pride in the community we’ve created in the office but we’re just as committed to creating an innovative approach to fostering connections and improving engagement outside of the office! We want to boost your remote working experience so think virtual parties, pottery classes, wellness classes and guest speakers just to name a few!
• Support for home working for all new team members. We will help assess your home set up and you can expense £150 towards any additional furniture you may need to be safe and comfortable when working from home

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.