Commercial Finance Analyst

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a commercially oriented Finance Analyst in Walsall for a three-month contract. The role focuses on turning financial and operational data into actionable insight, shaping commercial decisions with robust reporting and strategic financial support. Hybrid working is available to suit project needs.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, deliver performance reporting, and help drive growth and operational efficiency during a busy period.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA studies completed, in progress, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in analytical, commercial finance or business partnering.
• Strong Excel skills and large data set handling.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to finance and non-finance audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaborative approach.
• Inquisitive mindset with a drive to challenge and improve.
• Adaptable to a changing, fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meaningful analysis of trading and financial performance.
• Support forecasting, planning and budgeting activities.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities to improve performance.
• Produce management information and performance reports for senior stakeholders.
• Evaluate financial impact of commercial initiatives and strategic projects.
• Collaborate with non-finance teams to improve understanding of metrics.
• Enhance reporting processes and leadership reporting with insightful commentary.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA studies

Tools

Excel

Job description

This three-month contract position as a Commercial Finance Analyst in Walsall suits a commercially minded finance professional ready to influence decisions through robust reporting and analysis. Working on a hybrid basis, the successful candidate partners with senior stakeholders to shape commercial strategy, delivering performance reporting and financial support during a busy period.

Key responsibilities include interpreting financial and operational information, producing recommendations that drive sustainable growth and operational efficiency. Strong analytical skills, stakeholder management and the ability to translate figures into meaningful insight are essential.

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, pro rata, with hybrid working arrangements.

Commercial Finance Analyst - Make an Impact Through Insight

An established and well-known business 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.