Commercial Finance Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a business focused Commercial Analyst to join a growing finance team supporting a key operational business area. This role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful financial insight, improve reporting processes and partner closely with operational stakeholders to enhance business performance.

Working within a commercial finance environment, you will play a key role in supporting financial planning, budgeting and forecasting activities, while analysing performance, identifying trends and providing recommendations to improve profitability. A key focus of the role will be reviewing and enhancing existing financial processes, developing streamlined reporting models and creating improved visibility of key cost drivers and business performance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys combining technical analysis with commercial partnering. You will have the opportunity to influence decision-making, improve financial processes and contribute to the continued growth and success of a high-performing business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and regular reforecasting processes.
• Review and improve existing financial models, templates and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Prepare management reporting, variance analysis and performance updates.
• Analyse contract and operational profitability, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Monitor key cost drivers and support initiatives to improve margins and operational efficiency.
• Develop reporting tools and templates to improve financial visibility across the business.
• Work closely with operational teams to understand performance drivers and support informed decision-making.

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in financial analysis, FP&A or commercial finance.
• Experience in a commercially focused finance role, ideally supporting an operational, contract-led or service-based environment.
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience improving reporting processes and financial models.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to identify trends, challenge performance and provide meaningful insights.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders outside of finance.
• A proactive approach with an interest in process improvement, automation and driving efficiencies.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. Only those suitable for this position will be contacted.

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