Commercial Finance Analyst - FMCG Data & Insight Leader

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

Job summary

A leading drinks company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their evolving team. In this role, you will blend commercial insight with data analysis and financial reporting to support key decision-making. You will manage systems, perform commercial analysis, and prepare presentations for the senior leadership team. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance, proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a great opportunity for growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting large datasets through Excel.
• Ability to engage non-finance stakeholders with good communication.
• Strong analytical mindset with motivation for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly performance tracking and forecasting accuracy.
• Manage and maintain key systems acting as a super-user.
• Deliver commercial analysis by brand and customer.
• Prepare data presentations for board discussions.
• Identify reporting improvement opportunities.
• Lead development of new reporting formats.

Skills

Experience in a commercial finance or analytical role, ideally in FMCG

Proficient in Excel

Excellent communication skills

Highly organised

Education

Part-qualified or keen to pursue finance qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Exceedra

Job description

A leading drinks company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to join their evolving team. In this role, you will blend commercial insight with data analysis and financial reporting to support key decision-making. You will manage systems, perform commercial analysis, and prepare presentations for the senior leadership team. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance, proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a great opportunity for growth within a dynamic environment.