Commercial Finance Analyst

Kiota Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join an engineering business in Chandlers Ford. This role requires a qualified accountant with expertise in financial analysis and strong Excel Power BI skills. The successful candidate will link financial and PMO teams, providing insights and support for business decisions. The position is hybrid, offering three days in-office and two days remote work.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIMA, ACA, or ACCA certification.
• Experience in finance analysis or FP&A.
• Proficient in advanced Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key financial contact between Commercial Finance and PMO.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting on projects.
• Develop and maintain dashboards in Excel and Power BI.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA)

Proven experience in FP&A, finance analysis, or management accounting roles

Strong Excel skills

Experience using Power BI, Dynamics, or Navision

Strong commercial awareness

Confident communicator

Excellent attention to detail

Proactive and analytical mindset

Flexible and collaborative working style

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Chandlers Ford £54,000 £66,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We are working with a respected engineering business specialising in pump rental solutions seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their expanding finance team in Chandlers Ford.

This newly created position plays a key role in linking the Commercial Finance and PMO teams, providing data-driven insight, project analysis, and financial modelling to support business decisions and value creation across multiple ongoing projects.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as the key financial contact between the Commercial Finance team and the PMO
• Provide detailed financial analysis and reporting on projects, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities
• Develop and maintain dashboards in Excel and Power BI to track performance and value delivery
• Support the preparation of business cases and financial models for upcoming projects and investments
• Deliver insight and recommendations to Project Managers and business stakeholders to support commercial decisions
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting within agreed timescales
• Identify areas for improvement in financial reporting and modelling, contributing to continuous development across the business
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial performance and project outcomes

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA)
• Proven experience in FP&A, finance analysis, or management accounting roles
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and model data using advanced formulas and features
• Experience using Power BI, Dynamics, or Navision advantageous
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret complex financial data into actionable insight
• Confident communicator capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and methodical approach
• Proactive and analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Flexible and collaborative working style, comfortable operating in a hybrid environment

Summary

Position: Commercial Finance Analyst

Location: Chandlers Ford (Hybrid 3 days office, 2 days home)

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £54,000 £66,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Start: Notice dependent

If you re a qualified finance professional with a strong analytical background and a passion for turning financial data into actionable insight, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.