Commercial Finance Analyst

Michael Page; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational business in the UK is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This role involves delivering commercial analysis and insights to support strategic planning and business decision-making. The ideal candidate will be ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualified, with a background in pricing strategy and commercial analysis. The position offers a competitive salary between £55,000 to £65,000 per annum and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualification is essential.
• Experience in pricing strategy and margin optimisation.
• Proficiency in data visualisation and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial analysis to support planning and decisions.
• Conduct pricing and profitability analysis.
• Develop financial models for performance evaluation.
• Provide data-driven reporting of risks and opportunities.
• Monitor competitor pricing and market trends.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Margin optimisation

Commercial analysis

Data visualisation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Financial modelling tools

Automated reporting tools

Job description

Our client is looking to hire a Commercial Finance Analyst to join them on a permanent basis. This is a newly created, permanent role and will form a key part of their finance team. You'll be working on a hybrid basis, with access to either the Cheltenham or Falmouth office.

Client Details

Our client is a multinational business who are investing in their finance team, with the aim of becoming a more strategic and commercially focused function. This role with help to embed commercial insight and analytical thinking into planning and decision making.

Description

The Commercial Finance Analyst will be responsible for the following duties:

• Deliver commercial analysis and insights to support strategic planning and business decision-making.
• Conduct pricing, margin, and profitability analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate commercial performance and support scenario planning.
• Provide clear, data-driven reporting that highlights risks, opportunities, and trends.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with robust commercial input.
• Monitor competitor pricing and market trends to inform business strategy.
• Partner with colleagues across the business to evaluate the effectiveness and return on investment of commercial initiatives.
• Help develop dashboards and automated reporting tools to provide real-time insights.
• Contribute to the documentation and sharing of best practices, supporting training and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the global finance team and wider business to align efforts with organisational objectives.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects
• Ensure that financial insights are embedded into strategic planning cycles and drive continuous improvement in commercial analysis.

Profile

The successful candidate for the Commercial Finance Analyst role will ideally;

• Be ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualified
• Have a background in pricing strategy, margin optimisation, or commercial analysis.
• Be familiar with data visualisation and automation tools.
• Have a strong understanding of financial planning and analysis processes.
• Have the ability to influence and engage stakeholders to drive change.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work within a supportive and professional team environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Commercial Finance Analyst, please apply!