Commercial Finance Analyst

Mint Velvet; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Discretionary bonus

Staff discount

Season ticket loan

Summer hours on Fridays

Induction & development support

Job summary

Mint Velvet is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst in High Wycombe for a hybrid role. You will partner with stakeholders to deliver financial insight, support budgeting and forecasting, and develop robust models driving profitability and investment decisions.

You will deliver trading and performance reporting, challenge assumptions, and translate data into actionable recommendations across trading and operational areas. A proactive, collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A or a Finance Analyst position.
• Strong Excel skills and financial modelling experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Proven ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver insightful trading and commercial reporting with key trends and risks.
• Analyse sales, margin, stock and profitability; provide recommendations.
• Partner with Retail, Marketing and Head Office as finance advisor.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting across stores.
• Develop robust financial models and management information dashboards.
• Create compelling presentations to illustrate business performance.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve reporting processes.

Skills

Commercial Finance

FP&A

Excel modelling

Budgeting & Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder partnering

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: High Wycombe

Description

Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week in office

Mint Velvet began when founders Liz Houghton and Lisa Agar-Rea set out to create an unfailingly chic collection of contemporary, great quality staples and elevated fits that they felt were missing from their wardrobes. Feeling frustrated that they couldn’t find anything they wanted to wear, or the great customer service they craved, they started fusing relaxed comfort with glamorous yet wearable fashion trends. Relaxed Glamour was born.

As collaborative creatives, we take untold pride in our work, designing with heart and soul. We want to be a force for good and are committed to becoming a more circular and responsible business, from the fabrics we choose to our considered processes. We are an agile and growing business, and we work hard to create an environment which allows for growth and progression, balanced with the support and flexibility needed to meet the challenge of a high-performance culture.

Our leadership teams and founders sit amongst the teams and encourage a culture of balance and passion. MV is a very special place, and our values are anchored by three main pillars: people, planet, and community.

Our Values: With Soul. Courage & Resilience. Passion & Drive. Entrepreneurial Spirit. Collaborative.

As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight, analysis and decision support that drives commercial performance and informs strategic decision-making.

Working closely with the Commercial Finance Manager, you will deliver meaningful analysis, challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and risks, and provide visible financial support across both trading and operational areas of the business.

You will play a key role in reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes, while owning and developing a range of commercial analyses that support growth, profitability and investment decisions.

The Role

• Deliver insightful trading and commercial reporting, identifying key trends, risks and opportunities to support business performance.
• Analyse sales, margin, stock and profitability metrics, providing recommendations that drive informed decision-making.
• Partner closely with Retail, Marketing and Head Office teams, acting as a trusted advisor on financial performance and commercial opportunities.
• Support the Head of Retail with performance reporting, payroll analysis and profitability insights to help maximise store performance.
• Produce clear and concise variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year, translating complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate the performance and return on investment of new stores, marketing activity and strategic business initiatives.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, taking ownership of key sales, margin and cost areas.
• Build robust financial models to support planning, investment decisions and wider commercial projects.
• Create compelling financial presentations, using analysis and commentary to bring business performance to life.
• Develop and enhance reporting, dashboards and management information to improve visibility of commercial performance.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline reporting processes, driving efficiency and continuous improvement across Finance.
• Contribute to high-profile ad hoc projects, including new store appraisals, commercial business cases and strategic analysis for senior leadership.

You'll be great in this role if you

• Have experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A or a Finance Analyst position.
• Enjoy using data and analysis to influence business decisions and drive commercial performance.
• Are highly proficient in Excel and comfortable building financial models.
• Have hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting.
• Can communicate complex financial information in a clear and engaging way.
• Build strong relationships quickly and are confident partnering with stakeholders across the business.
• Take a proactive, curious approach and enjoy challenging the status quo.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Bring retail, fashion or consumer sector experience, although this isn't essential.

You'll Be Rewarded With

• Competitive starting salary and great career prospects in a fast paced and growing business
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Company-funded private health insurance and access to Smart Health
• Life assurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 50% staff discount
• Interest-free Season ticket loan
• Summer hours- 3pm finishes every Friday throughout June, July & August
• Bespoke induction support and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role
• A welcoming and inspiring work-environment - take advantage of Yoga classes, social activities, an early finish on pay day and more