Commercial Finance Analyst

Niche Recruitment Ltd; Shaw; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks supplier in the UK is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their evolving team. This role combines commercial insight, data analysis, and financial reporting to enhance decision-making. Responsibilities include tracking performance, managing key systems, and providing commercial analysis. Candidates should have a background in finance, proficiency in Excel, and ideally experience with SAP. This is a great opportunity for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial finance or analytical role, ideally in FMCG.
• Confident handling and interpreting large datasets.
• Highly organised and motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly performance tracking and forecasting accuracy across sales and operations.
• Manage and maintain key systems, including Exceedra.
• Deliver commercial analysis by brand and customer.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified or pursuing finance qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Exceedra

Job description

We’re recruiting for an exciting new Commercial Finance Analyst role at Freixenet Copestick – a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business at a pivotal time.

Freixenet Copestick are a major player in the UK’s drinks market and we’re proud to be the UK’s leading supplier of Sparkling Wines! With an extensive portfolio across Still Wine, Sparkling Wine, Beer and Spirits, this is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the next phase of growth.

As a newly created role born from ongoing business growth, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced and evolving Commercial Finance team. Reporting directly into the Commercial Finance Manager and working closely with Sales, Marketing and Operations, the role will blend commercial insight, data analysis and financial reporting to support key decision‑making across the business.

You’ll be a key link between departments, turning complex data into actionable insights, supporting forecasting accuracy, and developing new reporting tools that drive performance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly performance tracking and forecasting accuracy across sales and operations.
• Manage and maintain key systems, including Exceedra, and act as a system super‑user.
• Deliver commercial analysis by brand and customer, working closely with Sales.
• Prepare and present data and commentary for board packs and senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities for reporting improvement and ensure data consistency.
• Lead the development of new reporting formats and tools.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a commercial finance or analytical role, ideally in FMCG.
• Proficient in Excel and confident handling and interpreting large datasets.
• Experience with SAP, BI tools or Exceedra is highly beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage non‑finance stakeholders.
• Ideally part‑qualified or keen to pursue a finance qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Highly organised, analytical and motivated to grow your career.

We are dedicated to creating an open and inclusive working environment, and this starts with our recruitment practices. We try to ensure that everybody who is interested in joining our team has equal opportunity and ability to start that journey with us. We intend to have flexible and accessible hiring practices and will make every attempt to adapt to your needs throughout. We welcome any requests for adjustments in our processes.

Niche Recruitment is proud to be managing the recruitment of this role exclusively on behalf of Freixenet Copestick. If this sounds like your next step, please apply now or contact Niche Recruitment to discuss further