Commercial Finance Analyst

Diageo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium drinks company in Greater London is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to support the commercial finance team. This role involves delivering reporting and analysis, assisting with month-end processes, and enhancing data integrity. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance or a related field, strong skills in financial analysis, and proficiency in tools like SAP and Power BI. This position is an opportunity to contribute to decision-making and help improve reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Degree (or studying toward) in a related finance field.
• Skilled in financial analysis and modeling.
• Strong understanding of financial outcomes and business drivers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly and monthly reporting and analysis.
• Assist with month-end processes including accruals and reconciliations.
• Support ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel models

Job description

Job Description

We are building talent pools for future roles in our Commercial Finance team in GB. Once you apply we will screen your application and if deemed suitable, we will be in touch to schedule some time for us to connect.

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

About the role

We are looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to support the GB Commercial Finance Team.

The role will provide day-to-day financial and analytical support to the commercial finance team and business partner our field sales and key account team. This is a newly created role to enhance reporting, provide insightful data analysis, and support forecasting and process improvements. The role will help the business better understand financial performance and support commercial decision-making and involves business-partnering our field sales and key account teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly and monthly reporting and analysis


• Assist with month-end processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis


• Supports OFT activity management


• Detailed cash / invoicing performance review


• Support analysis of customer performance


• Help prepare presentations and reports for commercial and senior stakeholders


• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity


• Support ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests from the commercial finance team


• Help improve reporting processes and identify automation opportunities


• Initial support of the creation of a BPM process for field sales and key accounts and then performance manage ongoing.

Ideal Experience / Qualifications / Capabilities

• Degree (or studying toward) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field


• Skilled in financial analysis and modelling, with intermediate/advanced excel proficiency


• Strong understanding of how financial outcomes relate to business drivers


• Effective communicator, confident in sharing insights with varied stakeholders


• High attention to detail and accuracy


• Strong organisational and time-management skills


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Interest in pursuing a professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)


• Experience in FP&A, management accounting, or commercial finance


• Exposure to finance systems or reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Excel models)


• Exposure to FMCG

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type: Regular

Primary Location: 1HQ

Job Posting Start Date: 2026-01-08