Commercial Finance Analyst

S&P Global; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks an analytical professional to join their Commercial Finance team. You will enhance revenue operations, support sales teams, and provide data-driven insights to improve overall commercial performance. The role demands strong collaboration with various departments and senior stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Generous leave policies

Resources for career growth

Competitive pay and retirement plans

Family benefits and perks

Retail discounts and referral bonuses

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Commercial Operations or related fields.
• Proficiency with CRM and reporting tools.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Optimise revenue operations processes for the Sales team.
• Analyse and track sales data to identify trends.
• Support training and best practices across teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical individual to join our expanding Commercial Finance team. The team sits within our Finance division, working closely with colleagues across the global business.

In this role, you will be responsible for optimising our revenue operations processes, working closely with Sales, Commercial teams, and our partners within Finance. You will be accountable for driving data-driven decision-making to enhance our ability to measure our overall commercial performance. You will be a key point person to support the Sales team with their process to enable a successful order to cash workflow.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Process Optimisation: Assist in developing and implementing efficient processes for the “quote to cash” workflow, including sales forecasting and pipeline management, to maximise revenue growth.
• BAU: Manage team BAU tasks such as monitoring new opportunity creation, renewals, and tracking KPIs.
• Data Analysis & Performance Tracking: Analyse sales data and metrics to identify trends, forecast revenue, and provide actionable insights to the leadership team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales, commercial, and finance teams to ensure alignment on revenue goals and strategies.
• Technology Management: Manage and optimise the use of Salesforce and other sales and finance tools to enhance productivity and data accuracy.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to the sales team on best practices, procedural guides, and tools to improve performance.
• Control Function: Act as a control function for OSTTRA, implementing data governance policies, conducting regular reviews, and resolving issues.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or relevant work experience
• 7+ years of experience in Commercial Operations, Sales/Revenue Operations, or a related field, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, BI tools).
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and other sales enablement tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to engage with a broad group of stakeholders including the senior leadership team.
• Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities for multiple stakeholders.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Quick learner with the ability to gain a thorough knowledge of the business.

About OSTTRA:

Candidates should note that OSTTRA is an independent firm, jointly owned by S&P Global and CME Group. Successful candidates will be interviewed and directly employed by OSTTRA, joining a global team of over 1,200 post-trade experts.

Formed in 2021 through the merger of four businesses—MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima, and Reset—OSTTRA has a rich heritage in post-trade innovation. Our network connects thousands of market participants to streamline workflows from trade capture to settlement.

Joining OSTTRA offers a unique opportunity to help build a new business with a strong financial technology background, supporting global markets. Learn more at www.osttra.com.

What’s In It For You?

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous leave policies.
• Continuous Learning: Resources for career growth and skill development.
• Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement plans, education programs, and financial wellness initiatives.
• Family Perks: Benefits for partners and children.
• Additional Perks: Retail discounts, referral bonuses, and more.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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