Commercial Finance Analyst - 12 Month FTC - Cheadle

Pets at Home Limited; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail firm is looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to support its Buying and Merchandising teams on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role, based in Handforth, offers hybrid working. Responsibilities include delivering trading reports, building commercial models, and collaborating with stakeholders. Applicants should be part or fully qualified accountants with strong Excel skills and analytical mindsets.

Qualifications

• Experience of reviewing sales and margin performance.
• Detail-oriented, inquisitive and adaptable.
• Experience in retail commercial finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Delivering weekly trading reports with clear performance insights.
• Building and maintaining commercial models to support forecasting.
• Partnering with Buyers and Merchandisers to influence strategy.
• Supporting month-end reporting, budgeting and audit queries.
• Conducting ad hoc analysis on new ranges and underperforming areas.

Skills

Strong Excel skills (Sumifs, Pivot Tables, Graphs)

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Great communicator

Education

Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for retail? Join Pets at Home as a Commercial Finance Analyst and play a key role in supporting our Buying and Merchandising teams. We’re looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join on a 12-month fixed term contract as maternity cover. In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the heart of sales and margin analysis, providing actionable insights that drive performance and decision-making. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, owning reporting models and delivering deep-dive analysis on trading performance. The role offers hybrid working (two office days per week) from our Support Office in Handforth, Cheshire.

Responsibilities

• Delivering weekly trading reports with clear performance insights and action plans
• Building and maintaining commercial models to support forecasting and decision-making
• Partnering with Buyers and Merchandisers to influence strategy
• Supporting month-end reporting, budgeting and audit queries
• Conducting ad hoc analysis on new ranges and underperforming areas

Qualifications

• Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong Excel skills (Sumifs, Pivot Tables, Graphs)
• Analytical mindset with experience of reviewing sales and margin performance
• Detail-oriented, inquisitive and adaptable
• A great communicator, adept at building and maintaining strong working relationships
• Experience in retail commercial finance is a plus

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