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Location: London, UK (hybrid working)

Position: Finance and Commercial Analyst 

About this role

CEPA is seeking a highly numerate, proactive and commercially minded individual to join our London office as a Finance and Commercial Analyst.

CEPA is an economics consultancy working across regulated sectors, including energy, water, transport, telecoms , Global health, and payment systems. Our clients include regulators, government departments, network companies and investors, both in the UK and internationally. Further information on CEPA's work can be found at: https://www.cepa.co.uk/about/what-we-do
 

Reporting to the Head of Finance and Operations, you will play a key supporting role in the day-to-day running of CEPA's finance function. Your work will help ensure that management reporting is accurate and timely, that financial controls are applied consistently, and that senior leaders have the information they need to make well-informed decisions. You will also work closely with the Commercial Operations team and with consultancy staff, supporting bid pricing, contract administration and the financial monitoring of consultancy projects.
 

The role will suit someone who has completed a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or is part-qualified and studying towards completing it; and is looking to broaden their experience across management reporting, statutory audit support, tax and payroll coordination, and commercial finance within a professional services business.

You will be working in a collaborative and supportive environment that values curiosity, attention to detail and continuous improvement
 

The required responsibilities, skills and experience of the successful candidate are set out in the full role specification. 

Working at CEPA

CEPA is a small, friendly organisation operating from an office in London. Outside of work, there is an opportunity to mix with colleagues at an annual awayday event, the annual Christmas party, and informal social events throughout the year organised by staff members.
 

Most of your day-to-day work will be conducted in our London office or at home. However, you may be required, at times, to travel and work at clients’ sites (in the UK and internationally). We are currently working on a hybrid basis with a requirement to spend at least 50% of time on average working from our office or on client site. 

Pay and benefits

Our expectation is that this will be a full-time role.
 

CEPA offers a highly competitive remuneration package for its staff, including a discretionary annual bonus and a profit-share scheme on top of the base salary.

Other staff benefits include:

• health and life insurance,
• a 5% employer pension contribution,
• 25 days paid holiday per year plus UK bank holidays, and
• a corporate ‘cycle to work’ scheme.

Application process

Applicants should submit a full CV and cover letter to our recruitment team via email to: careers@cepa.co.uk
 

Candidates who are successful with their initial application will be invited for interviews.
 

CEPA welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We recognise and actively promote the benefits of a diverse workforce and are committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
 

CEPA is proud to be certified as Disability Confident Committed. We will make adjustments for those who require them to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.