Recently Qualified ACA: Commercial Finance
Many recently qualified professionals begin their post-audit careers in commercial finance roles. These positions provide strong exposure to business operations and decision-making, either through traditional budgeting and forecasting roles or hybrid positions that include elements of accounting and reporting.
Fund Finance / Fund Accountant
Supports the financial operations of investment funds, ensuring accurate valuations, cash flow tracking, accounting and investor reporting.
- Fund Valuations / Deal Support
Collaborate with deal teams and ensure accurate valuation of underlying investments or assets, including support in asset onboarding/disposal - Fund Accounting
Review fund-level and entity-level accounts (often prepared by third-party administrators) for accuracy and compliance. - Investor Reporting & Capital Activity
Prepare investor reports, capital account statements, and notices for contributions and distributions. - Budgeting & Forecasting
Build and maintain short- and long-term budgets and forecasts across one or more funds or portfolios.
FP&A Analyst (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis at a group or divisional level within a corporate environment.
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Develop and manage budgets and rolling forecasts for departments, business units, or corporate entities. - Management Reporting & Analysis
Produce financial performance reports and variance analyses (actuals vs. budget/forecast). - Financial Modelling & Scenario Planning
Evaluate business performance under different market and operational scenarios. - Strategic & Commercial Support
Partner with business units to support pricing decisions, cost optimisation, and growth initiatives.
Finance Business Partner
Acts as a key liaison between finance and operational teams, providing data-driven insights to support strategic and tactical decisions.
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead or coordinate budgeting and reforecasting for specific projects, teams, or divisions. - Management Reporting & Analysis
Deliver performance insights through regular reporting and commentary on key financial drivers. - Financial Modelling & Scenario Planning
Model outcomes of strategic options, investment decisions, or operational changes. - Strategic & Commercial Support
Conduct ad hoc analysis to inform decisions on resource allocation, profitability, and business performance.