Commercial Finance Analyst

Investigo; London; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Analyst in London. This role is crucial for supporting commercial decision-making through insightful analysis and reporting, involving budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, proficiency in Excel, and relevant experience in FP&A roles.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in FP&A or analytical roles, ideally within the retail sector.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIF.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., SAP Business Warehouse) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare performance reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive platform-level P&L forecasts and budget presentations.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis into commercial performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Job description

This range is provided by Investigo. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Investigo

Commercial Finance Analyst

up to £52k depending on experience

West London

Must have Retail / Consumer background

Overview:

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Finance Analyst to join a Global Retail client of mine in London. This role is central to supporting commercial and operational decision-making through insightful analysis and reporting. You'll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and partnering across functions to drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare performance reports and presentations for both internal stakeholders and external partners, including weekly/monthly business updates and quarterly airport presentations.
• Develop comprehensive platform-level P&L forecasts and budget presentations, covering sales, margins, and store costs.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial and Operations teams to evaluate commercial initiatives through pricing and promotional analysis, financial modelling, and strategic recommendations.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis into commercial performance metrics (sales, margins, stock, mix effects, KPIs) to uncover trends and opportunities.
• Manage month-end responsibilities, including accrual preparation and variance analysis, to support accurate financial reporting and budget holder insights.
• Submit monthly financials to the Group and contribute to cost control initiatives.
• Forecast cashflow requirements and monitor working capital needs.
• Take ownership of monthly rent calculations and data preparation for audited rent certificates.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
• Assist with evaluating new business development opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent).
• 5 years of experience in FP&A or analytical roles, ideally within the retail sector. Experience in food & beverage is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including use of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIF.
• Comfortable working with large datasets to identify trends and business insights.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., SAP Business Warehouse, BI4, SAP Analysis for Office) is desirable.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and offer solutions.
• Strong analytical mindset with a high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Effective time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the confidence to present to stakeholders at all levels.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail

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