Commercial Finance Analyst

Traveltechessentialist; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Traveltechessentialist is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst in London to support the Commercial Software function. You will partner with the Global CTO and leadership, turning financial data into insights that guide investments and performance.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong commercial thinking and stakeholder collaboration. You will own budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting for Commercial Software teams, building models and business cases to drive strategic

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• 3+ years PQE in Finance, FP&A or business partnering.
• Experience in Commercial Finance or related roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Advanced Excel with complex formulas, lookups and pivots.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Understanding of SaaS metrics and software cost models.
• Experience supporting technology or SaaS teams is a plus.
• Familiarity with BI/reporting tools and AI tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Global CTO and leadership to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for Commercial Software teams.
• Deliver month-end reporting, variance analysis and commentary.
• Monitor key software KPIs including headcount, cloud spend and project profitability.
• Develop financial models, investment appraisals and business cases.
• Support capex/opex classification and cost capitalisation activities.
• Challenge cost and investment decisions to maximise value and returns.
• Improve reporting processes, data quality and efficiency with BI tools.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis for initiatives, contracts and pricing decisions.
• Contribute to an inclusive, supportive work environment for all employees.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Financial modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Advanced Excel

Business partnering

SaaS metrics

Power BI

AI tools

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst

Job no: 532305
Brand: Finance, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Property
Work type: Full time, Hybrid
Location: London
Categories: Finance

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Join our Commercial Finance team as a Commercial Finance Analyst supporting the Commercial Software function. You’ll partner directly with the Global CTO and leadership team, turning financial, investment, and performance data into actionable insights that shape business decisions. This is a highly visible role where you'll influence investment priorities, drive financial performance, and help create greater transparency across a growing technology environment. If you enjoy combining commercial thinking, financial analysis, and stakeholder partnership, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a real impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with the Global CTO and leadership team as the primary finance contact, translating financial information into actionable business insights.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for the Commercial Software teams.
• Deliver month-end reporting, variance analysis, and commentary on actual versus budget and forecast performance.
• Monitor and report on key software commercial KPIs, including headcount, cloud spend, SaaS licensing, and project profitability.
• Develop financial models, investment appraisals, and business cases to support strategic decision-making.
• Support capital expenditure and operating expenditure classification and development cost capitalisation activities.
• Constructively challenge cost and investment decisions to maximise business value and returns.
• Improve reporting processes, data quality, and operational efficiency through the use of BI tools and best practices.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and commercial support for initiatives, contracts, and pricing decisions.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• 3+ years PQE.
• Proven experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or business partnering roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Advanced Excel skills including complex formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
• Strong financial modelling capability.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical capability.
• Experience supporting Commercial Software, Product, Engineering teams, or senior technology leaders.
• Understanding of development cost capitalisation and SaaS revenue/cost metrics.
• Experience in a technology or SaaS business preferred.
• Power BI or similar BI/reporting tool experience preferred.
• Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT.

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Applications close: 30 Sep 2026 GMT Daylight Time