Commercial Finance Analyst

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business seeks a Commercial Finance Analyst to join its high-performing finance team in Glasgow. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity for newly qualified accountants to gain significant commercial exposure by driving key business decisions and providing financial insights. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset, ready to engage with various operational teams. The position promises a dynamic environment, focusing on delivering real business value and refining reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Newly or recently qualified accountant from a Top 10 firm.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments, able to work independently.
• Confident presenter who can engage with non-finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of monthly reporting and analysis.
• Support decision-making through financial insights.
• Identify and implement improvements across processes.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Commercial Mindset

Process Improvement

Education

CA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Job description

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a well-known FMCG business to appoint a Commercial Finance Analyst. This is a newly created role offering high visibility and genuine commercial impact within a fast-paced, well-invested environment.The position would be an ideal first move into industry for a newly or recently qualified accountant (CA/ACCA) coming from a Top 10 firm, particularly those with a background in audit or accounts preparation and looking to step into a business-facing, commercially focused role.You'll be part of a high-performing finance team, providing performance insight across key areas of the business, supporting decision-making, and influencing profitability. It's a role with breadth, variety, and exposure—perfect for someone ready to move beyond reporting into adding real business value.The Role:

• Full ownership of monthly reporting and close activity across specific areas of the business
• In-depth analysis of variances vs Budget, Forecast and Prior Year, with clear insight to drive action
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams to challenge and support decisions
• Preparing and presenting financial forecasts with clear, narrative-driven output
• Supporting the annual budget cycle and ongoing reforecasting
• Identifying and delivering improvements across reporting, processes and systems
• Playing a key role in ensuring robust controls and balance sheet integrity

The Person:

• Newly/recently qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA), ideally big / mid-tier, although we will also consider industry qualified
• Commercial mindset with a desire to partner the business, not just report on it
• Confident communicator who can present clearly to non-finance teams
• Curious, analytical, and process-driven—keen to improve how things are done
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment

For an initial confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Harry Young at Rutherford Cross on 07494 280 500 / [e-mail] client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.