Assistant Finance Analyst

Interim Assistant Finance Analyst / Commercial Analyst

Reference: FAKU
Location: Avonmouth, Near Bristol
Rate: £180 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Type: Interim Contract
Sector: Construction / Civil Engineering / Major Projects
Reporting To: Assistant Project Accountant / Commercial Finance Team

Role Overview

We are seeking an Interim Assistant Finance Analyst / Commercial Analyst to support a major civil engineering and infrastructure project based near Bristol.

This opportunity would suit a junior finance, commercial, or quantity surveying professional looking to develop experience within major projects, construction finance, and commercial operations. The successful candidate will support both finance and commercial teams with cost analysis, financial reporting, and the preparation of supporting information relating to contractual cost recovery and client disputes.

You will work closely with senior commercial and finance professionals, receiving guidance and direction on information gathering, reporting requirements, and dispute support activities rather than leading direct client negotiations.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to NEC contracts, project finance, and commercial management within a major projects’ environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Commercial Support

• Assist with the preparation and analysis of project cost information to support commercial and financial reporting.
• Support finance and commercial teams with cost recovery activities and contractual reporting requirements.
• Prepare supporting documentation and analysis relating to client queries, compensation events, and commercial reviews.
• Assist with monthly reporting activities including:
  • Profit & Loss reporting
  • Cost tracking
  • Variance analysis
  • Cash flow support
  • KPI reporting
• Maintain accurate financial and commercial records across live projects.

Claims & Dispute Support

• Support senior team members with the preparation of information required to assist in resolving contractual and commercial disputes.
• Gather, organise, and analyse project cost data and supporting evidence for cost recovery purposes.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor and project-related documentation in line with contractual requirements.
• Work under the direction of commercial and finance leads to support ongoing claims and recovery processes.

Administration & Process Improvement

• Support the maintenance of finance and commercial reporting processes.
• Assist with identifying reporting improvements and process efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, finance procedures, and project governance requirements.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to project, finance, and commercial teams as required.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Previous experience within a finance, commercial, accounts, administration, or project support role.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with good attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with data.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced project environment.
• Proactive attitude with willingness to learn and develop.

Desirable

• Previous experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or civil engineering environments.
• Understanding of project costing, commercial processes, or financial reporting.
• Exposure to NEC contracts or construction-related documentation.
• Experience using ERP or finance systems such as Oracle or similar platforms.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and detail focused.
• Positive and collaborative approach.
• Willingness to learn from senior commercial and finance professionals.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive attitude.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.