Job Description

Make your mark at BRE!
Are you ready to make an impact at the heart of a dynamic finance team?
We're looking for a confident and proactive Commercial Finance Analyst to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support our business during a key period of growth and change. This is a fantastic opportunity to get under the skin of a complex, purpose-driven organisation, delivering real value through high-quality forecasting, insightful analysis, and smarter reporting.
You'll work closely with finance leaders and stakeholders across the business to ensure they have the tools, data, and understanding they need to make informed decisions - all while helping us improve and streamline our finance processes.
Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!
BRE aims to be the world's leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
Your role at BRE

• Support the delivery of accurate monthly forecasts and financial reporting for central business functions.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather, challenge, and consolidate financial forecast data.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and provide insights into business performance through data analysis.
• Maintain and enhance internal reporting tools and dashboards to improve efficiency and clarity of financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Finance Manager to drive improvements in financial processes and data integrity.
• Use finance systems (e.g. Excel, Anaplan, D365) to manipulate, analyse, and report on financial data.
• Respond to ad hoc analysis requests and finance queries from stakeholders across the business.
• Contribute to finance projects and support the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in a commercial finance, financial analysis, or management accounting role, with involvement in forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Proficiency in Excel (intermediate to advanced), with confidence in using functions such as pivot tables, lookups, and formula-based modelling
• Familiarity with financial systems and tools such as Anaplan and Microsoft D365 is beneficial (training will be provided if required)
• A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data accuracy and integrity
• Experience developing or maintaining financial dashboards and reports to support business decision-making
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support continuous improvement within the finance function
• A degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, and/or part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) is desirable

BRE Benefits
At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.
Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme - 5% employer-matched contribution

• Life assurance - 4x your basic salary

• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme - Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more

• Onsite facilities - Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development - Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

• Professional membership reimbursement

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Work Location Options
Mostly Remote - This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to our head office in Watford for planned meetings.
Equal Opportunities Statement
BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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