Commercial Finance Analyst

Sheridan Maine (Midlands); Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Sheridan Maine (Midlands) is partnering with a well-established business to appoint a Commercial Finance Analyst on a three-month contract. This role focuses on turning financial and operational data into meaningful insights to support strategic decisions and sustainable growth.

You will analyze trading and financial performance, support forecasting and budgeting, and deliver management information to senior stakeholders while collaborating with non-finance teams to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Commercially aware finance professional with data-driven decision-making.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience in analytical, commercial finance or business partnering environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration with non-finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meaningful analysis of trading and financial performance across the organisation.
• Support forecasting, planning and budgeting activities.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities to improve business performance.
• Produce management information and performance reports for senior stakeholders.
• Evaluate financial impact of commercial initiatives and strategic projects.
• Work with non-finance teams to improve understanding of financial performance.

Skills

Excel skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Business partnering

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA in progress

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst - Make an Impact Through Insight

An established andwell-knownbusiness is seeking a commercially focused finance professional to join its team on an initial three-month contract.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, helping to shape commercial decisions through robust analysis, performance reporting and strategic financial support. You\'ll play an important part in helping the organisation navigate a busy period while delivering meaningful insight that supports sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

The Role

Working within a high-performing finance function, you\'ll be responsible for turning financial and operational information into insight and recommendations that support business objectives.

Key areas of focus include:

• Delivering meaningful analysis of trading and financial performance across the organisation.


• Supporting forecasting, planning and budgeting activities.


• Identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve business performance.


• Producing management information and performance reports for senior stakeholders.


• Evaluating the financial impact of commercial initiatives and strategic projects.


• Working with non-finance teams to improve understanding of financial performance and key metrics.


• Enhancing reporting processes and helping drive improvements in the quality and accessibility of business information.


• Contributing to regular leadership reporting through insightful commentary and analysis.

About You

We\'re interested in speaking with commercially aware finance professionals who enjoy using data to influence decision-making.

You will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA studies completed, in progress, or equivalent practical experience.


• Previous experience in an analytical, commercial finance or business partnering environment.


• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.


• The ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.


• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative approach.


• A naturally inquisitive mindset with a desire to challenge, investigate and improve.


• The ability to work effectively in a changing and fast-moving environment.

What\'s in it for You?

• Hybrid working arrangement.


• Immediate involvement in commercially focused projects.


• Supportive and collaborative team environment.


• Opportunity to add value from day one and gain valuable commercial exposure in a well-known business

If you\'re a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys uncovering insights and influencing business performance, we\'d love to hear from you.