Commercial Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established organization in Reading as a Commercial Finance Analyst, where you'll leverage your financial expertise to drive strategic decision-making. This role is perfect for a commercially minded finance professional eager to contribute to a collaborative culture. You'll build and maintain insightful Power BI dashboards and advanced Excel models, providing clarity on business performance and supporting new initiatives. With a focus on continuous learning, this opportunity offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and professional study support to foster your career growth.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Professional study support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a commercially focused finance role.
• Relevant degree in finance, accounting, or economics.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining Power BI dashboards and advanced Excel models.
• Providing clear financial insight into business performance.
• Supporting tender processes and new business initiatives.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Analytical Skills

Financial Modelling

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Economics

Job description

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Commercial Finance Analyst - Reading - £40,000 to £45,000 - Hybrid Working

About the Client

Wade Macdonald are currently working with a well-established organisation based in Reading who are looking to grow their expanding team. They’ve built a collaborative culture where people are encouraged to get stuck in, share ideas, and help drive the business forward.

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of key analytical outputs that influence strategic direction. You’ll be integral in driving commercial decision-making through insightful analysis, leveraging tools such as Power BI to bring data to life.

Duties will include:

• Building and maintaining Power BI dashboards and advanced Excel models to support business planning.
• Providing clear financial insight into business performance, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Supporting tender processes and new business initiatives with robust financial modelling.
• Assisting with scenario and sensitivity analysis to support investment and pricing decisions.
• Partnering with operational and commercial teams to translate financial data into actionable strategies.
• Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a commercially focused finance role and hold a relevant degree in finance, accounting, or economics. Strong experience using both Power BI and Excel is essential, alongside proven analytical skills and a confident, communicative style.

What You Will Receive in Return

This role offers 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, an enhanced pension scheme and life assurance. Professional study support is also available to foster continuous learning and career progression.