Commercial Finance Analyst

Marc Daniels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned FMCG company seeks a Commercial Finance Analyst in Greenford to drive business performance through insightful analysis and financial planning. The ideal candidate will collaborate with teams to provide financial insights, conduct profitability analysis, and navigate market trends. Candidates should be part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, with strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency. This role offers the chance to make impactful contributions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive, analytical thinker.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with non-finance teams for financial insight.
• Develop accurate bottom-up forecasts and budgets.
• Conduct analysis on product mix and margin performance.
• Track market trends and competitor activity.
• Produce financial reports to monitor KPIs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Market trend analysis

Education

Part-Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

A fantastic role has arisen for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join a renowned FMCG company based in Greenford. This position is central to driving business performance, with a strong focus on finance business partnering across key functions.

You'll be instrumental in delivering insightful mix and margin analysis, interpreting market trends, and supporting data-driven decision-making. Your expertise will also shape our financial planning processes through robust bottom-up forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking.

If you're a proactive, analytical thinker who thrives on turning numbers into strategy, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with non-finance teams to provide financial insight and support business initiatives.
• Support the development of accurate bottom-up forecasts and annual budgets. Monitor variances and provide meaningful commentary.
• Conduct detailed analysis on product mix and margin performance to identify trends and support profitability initiatives.
• Track and interpret key market trends and competitor activity to inform commercial strategies.
• Produce regular and ad-hoc financial reports to monitor key KPIs and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insight to support senior leadership and decision-making.

Requirements

• Part-Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or equivalent
• Advanced Excel
• Experience with SAP is advantageous
• Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge constructively

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