Commercial Finance Analyst

Michael Page (UK); Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm is looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join a prominent FMCG company's finance team in Bradford. This role involves providing detailed financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with proven experience in financial analysis and business partnering. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working pattern

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial analysis within a commercial setting.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
• Proven experience in working with large datasets and analytical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed financial analysis to support business strategies.
• Collaborate on accurate financial forecasts with cross-functional teams.
• Support monthly budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, analytical finance professional to play a key role supporting a key trading function of the business. You'll provide insight, reporting and analysis that directly influences commercial decision‑making and drives sales and margin performance across key categories.

Client Details

Michael Page Finance is delighted to be partnering with a major FMCG business to recruit a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their high‑performing Commercial Finance team, based at their Bradford head office.

Description

• Provide detailed financial analysis to support commercial strategies and decisions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver accurate financial forecasts.
• Support analysis of sales, margin and promotional performance across Ambient Non‑Food categories.
• Produce accurate reporting highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide insight to Finance Business Partners and Trading teams to support strategic and day‑to‑day decisions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and month‑end processes.
• Help identify performance drivers and make recommendations to improve profitability.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in reporting efficiency and analytical capability.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Proven experience in financial analysis within a commercial environment.
• Proven experience business partnering with challenging stakeholders.
• Highly analytical individual comfortable working with large data sets
• Team player able to build strong relationships across finance and trading

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working pattern
• Additional benefits including a bonus
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment in Bradford.