Financial Analyst

Sowena Group are exclusively partnered with an established logistics business, seeking a commercially minded Fleet Financial Analyst to support the financial performance, planning and optimisation of a large operational vehicle fleet. This role sits at the intersection of Finance and Operations, providing insight and analysis to support both day-to-day decision-making and longer-term asset strategy.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Reporting

Analyse fleet-related costs, including maintenance, fuel, insurance, leasing and asset ownership expenses.
Produce regular performance reporting, highlighting key trends, risks and opportunities.
Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, providing meaningful variance analysis and recommendations.
Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.

Commercial Business Partnering

Partner with operational, procurement and finance teams to provide robust financial insight and challenge.
Support investment decisions through business case development and cost-benefit analysis.
Identify opportunities to improve asset utilisation, operational efficiency and cost performance.
Present financial findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear and commercially focused manner.

Fleet Strategy & Planning

Support the development of fleet replacement and capital investment plans.
Evaluate different funding and procurement options and their financial implications.
Contribute to long-term planning, budgeting and forecasting activities.
Assist with supplier reviews, tenders and commercial negotiations through detailed financial analysis.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a finance, commercial analysis or business partnering role.
ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified
Ability to interpret complex operational and financial data and convert it into actionable insights.
Experience building financial models, forecasts and business cases.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at different levels.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of operational cost drivers.