Financial Analyst

Location: United Kingdon, London, Uxbridge

Department: Finance

Reports to: Senior Finance Manager

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving strategic decision-making by providing insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting. The ideal candidate will transform complex data into actionable recommendations that support our company's financial health and ambitious growth plans. You will be expected to have full ownership and management of the end-to-end dealer rebate process. This encompasses the development of a robust financial model for claim validation, the creation of comprehensive reporting, and the provision of detailed analysis to ensure accuracy, enforce budgetary control, and support accurate forecasting. You will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally and see the direct impact of your work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Modelling & Validation: Develop, implement, and maintain a sophisticated financial model to systematically check, review, and validate all BYD dealer rebate claims. This model will serve as the primary control to verify claim accuracy against agreed-upon terms, sales data, and eligibility criteria.
• Comprehensive Reporting & Documentation: Design and generate a suite of detailed reports to document all rebate payments. These reports will provide clear visibility into payment history, claim status, and supporting details, serving as the single source of truth for internal and external audit purposes.
• Financial Analysis & Insight: Conduct thorough analysis of rebate data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for optimisation. Provide actionable insights on program performance, cost drivers, and dealer behaviour.
• Budgetary Control & Forecasting: Monitor rebate accruals and payments against the established budget. Proactively report on variances and provide data-driven forecasts for future rebate liabilities to ensure accurate financial planning and accrual accounting.

• Management Reporting: Prepare and distribute regular management reports, including P&L analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs), and dashboards. Present financial results and insights to department heads and senior leadership.
• Data Analysis & Business Partnering: Partner with various departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations) to provide financial guidance and support their initiatives. Analyse operational and financial data to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for improvement. Evaluate the financial viability of new projects, products, or business opportunities.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a financial analysis, FP&A, or similar role.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas) is essential.
• Strong experience with financial modelling and forecasting techniques.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves):

• Experience with ERP and CRM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, HubSpot) and financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Hyperion).
• Master’s degree towards a professional certification (e.g., ACCA, ACA).
• Experience in automotive industry.

We offer:

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration
• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays.
• Department & company-wide team building events.
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and wants to createa positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.