Commercial Finance Analyst

SF Partners; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Analyst to join a busy finance team on a contract basis. The role focuses on turning data into actionable insights through financial reporting, forecasting and commercial analysis within a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with commercial and operational teams, challenge the numbers and deliver clear recommendations. Strong Excel skills, stakeholder management and ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.
• Ability to challenge numbers and provide actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insight with commercial and operational teams.
• Analyze revenue, costs, margins and profitability.
• Own reporting, budgeting and forecasting for key areas.
• Produce clear analysis and commentary for decisions.
• Investigate variances and highlight risks/opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models for commercial decisions.
• Support pricing and cost-saving initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders to explain financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and processes.

Skills

Excel expertise

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Data interpretation

Presentation skills

Independent worker

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualifications

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Commercial Finance Analyst to join a busy finance team on a contract basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting stuck into the numbers, working closely with the wider business and providing insights that genuinely make a difference.

You'll be joining a fast–paced environment where you'll need to hit the ground running, build relationships quickly and get involved in everything from financial reporting and forecasting to commercial analysis and business partnering.

We're looking for someone who's confident working independently, comfortable challenging the numbers and able to turn financial data into clear, practical recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with commercial and operational teams to provide financial insight and support.
• Analysing revenue, costs, margins and profitability to understand business performance.
• Taking ownership of reporting, budgeting and forecasting across key business areas.
• Producing clear financial analysis and commentary to support decision–making.
• Investigating variances against budgets and forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Building and maintaining financial models to support commercial decisions.
• Supporting pricing, cost–saving initiatives and wider commercial projects.
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business to help them understand their financial performance.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting and existing processes.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a Commercial Finance Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Management Accountant or similar role.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large amounts of financial data.
• Solid experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting and variance analysis.
• Good commercial awareness and the ability to look beyond the numbers.
• Experience working with stakeholders outside of finance.
• A proactive, hands–on approach with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting financial information.
• The ability to pick things up quickly and add value from the outset.
• ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualifications (part–qualified or qualified).