Commercial Finance Analyst

FryerMiles; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FryerMiles is seeking an ambitious Commercial Finance Analyst to deliver high-quality financial and commercial insight to support business performance and drive operational efficiency in Reading. The role is hybrid (3 days in the office).

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will analyse performance, monitor overheads, and develop dashboards and forecasting models to support decision-making and cost optimisation.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA).
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial models and large datasets.
• Excellent communication, able to engage, challenge and influence stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with ability to manage priorities.
• Experience with data visualisation tools would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely management information for key stakeholders.
• Analyse overheads against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Develop and enhance financial reports, dashboards and KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and automation (Power BI).
• Support month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide actionable financial analysis to influence business decisions.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to drive performance improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst - £55,000 - £60,000 + bonus and benefits – Reading, Berkshire - Hybrid (3 days in the office)

FryerMiles is delighted to be working on an exciting opportunity that has arisen for an ambitious and analytically minded Commercial Finance Analyst to join a growing organisation, providing high-quality financial and commercial insight to support business performance and drive operational efficiency.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in analysing financial performance, monitoring overheads, identifying cost-saving opportunities and supporting informed business decisions. You will work closely with finance colleagues and wider business stakeholders, using data-driven analysis to highlight risks, uncover opportunities and improve financial performance.

This role would suit a proactive finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, improving reporting processes and translating complex financial information into meaningful commercial insight.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Produce timely, accurate and insightful management information for key stakeholders.
• Analyse monthly overheads performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Develop and enhance financial reports, dashboards and KPIs to support business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy and automation, including through tools such as Power BI.

Month-End & Financial Controls

• Support month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors in relation to overheads.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and processes.

Commercial Insight & Cost Optimisation

• Analyse business processes and expenditure to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and cost control.
• Provide actionable financial analysis and recommendations to influence business decisions.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation to understand business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting and in-year forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain robust budgeting and forecasting models.
• Challenge assumptions using data-driven analysis to improve forecast accuracy and financial efficiency.

You will be a highly analytical and commercially minded finance professional with strong financial modelling skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to turn financial data into practical business recommendations.

You will ideally bring:

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant status (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with financial models and large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage, challenge and influence stakeholders.
• A proactive, inquisitive approach and a genuine interest in improving business performance.
• The ability to work collaboratively while managing priorities effectively.

Experience within telecoms, infrastructure, construction or business services would be advantageous, as would exposure to Power BI, financial systems and data visualisation tools.

Commercial Finance Analyst - £55,000 - £60,000 + bonus and benefits – Reading, Berkshire - Hybrid (3 days in the office)