Commercial Finance Analyst

Marc Daniels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned FMCG company in Greenford is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to enhance business performance through insightful financial analysis and strategic decision support. This role involves collaborating with various teams, developing forecasts, and interpreting market trends, providing a significant opportunity for impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Part-Qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with SAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with non-finance teams to provide financial insight.
• Support development of forecasts and budgets; monitor variances.
• Conduct analysis on product mix and margin performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial insight

Stakeholder influence

Education

Part-Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Tools

Excel

SAP

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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