Commercial Finance Analyst

Fanatics, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sports merchandising is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst based in Manchester. This role is integral to driving financial performance across various channels by delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic initiatives, ideal for candidates with a passion for sports and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial finance role, preferably within retail, sports, or consumer products.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with commercial teams to provide financial analysis and insight.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) across channels.
• Conduct post-investment analysis on marketing campaigns and promotional events.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Power BI

Micro Strategy

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview:

As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in driving financial performance across our retail, ecommerce, wholesale and licensing channels. Partnering with teams across all business functions, you'll deliver actionable insights, support decision-making, and help shape strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with commercial teams to provide financial analysis and insight.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational realities.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) across channels (e.g. store performance, ecommerce, licensing).
• Develop dashboards and models to track commercial performance and scenario planning.
• Conduct post-investment analysis on marketing campaigns, new store openings, and promotional events.
• Work closely with other data teams to consolidate commercial data and align reporting.
• Identify risks and opportunities in trading performance and make recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a commercial finance role, preferably within retail, sports, or consumer products.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Micro Strategy) is a plus.
• Comfortable working with large data sets and translating numbers into commercial insight.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for sports and an understanding of fan-driven consumer behaviour is desirable.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity and inclusivity at Fanatics. Our commitment to inclusion drives us forward every day; across all races, gender, gender identities, age, sexual orientation, religion & spiritual beliefs, neurodiversity, disability and all identities of our people both current and future. If you have any requirement(s) for reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact us.