Commercial Finance Analyst

Wade Macdonald; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Reading is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to drive commercial decision-making through insightful analysis. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in Power BI and Excel to build dashboards that influence strategic direction, while also managing financial processes and providing clarity on business performance. This role offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including study support for career progression.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Professional study support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a commercially focused finance role.
• Strong experience with Power BI and Excel is essential.
• Proven analytical skills and confident communicative style.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining Power BI dashboards and advanced Excel models.
• Providing financial insight into business performance.
• Supporting tender processes with robust financial modelling.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Relevant degree in finance, accounting, or economics

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst - Reading - £40,000 to £45,000 - Hybrid Working

About the Client

Wade Macdonald are currently working with a well-established organisation based in Reading who are looking to grow their expanding team. They've built a collaborative culture where people are encouraged to get stuck in, share ideas, and help drive the business forward.

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of key analytical outputs that influence strategic direction. You'll be integral in driving commercial decision-making through insightful analysis, leveraging tools such as Power BI to bring data to life.

Duties will include:

• Building and maintaining Power BI dashboards and advanced Excel models to support business planning.
• Providing clear financial insight into business performance, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Supporting tender processes and new business initiatives with robust financial modelling.
• Assisting with scenario and sensitivity analysis to support investment and pricing decisions.
• Partnering with operational and commercial teams to translate financial data into actionable strategies.
• Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a commercially focused finance role and hold a relevant degree in finance, accounting, or economics. Strong experience using both Power BI and Excel is essential, alongside proven analytical skills and a confident, communicative style.

What You Will Receive in Return

This role offers 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, an enhanced pension scheme and life assurance. Professional study support is also available to foster continuous learning and career progression.