Commercial Finance Analyst - Hybrid, Global Growth

Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working: on-site 3 days / WFH 2

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited is hiring a Junior Commercial Finance Analyst in Manchester. You will join the HPC EMEA Commercial Finance team, partner with Sales, Marketing and Finance, and support decision-making through financial analysis, planning and reporting.

This role offers cross-market exposure and a mix of on-site and flexible work arrangements. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of relevant experience, a finance or business-related degree, and is pursuing an accountancy qualification

Qualifications

• Finance or business degree required and working towards CIMA/ACCA qualification
• 1–2 years' experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Sales Controlling, or related finance role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of planning, forecasting, reporting and financial performance management
• Ability to translate financial analysis into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Experience with large datasets and financial reporting tools
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP S/4HANA is an advantage
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence to challenge assumptions and provide constructive recommendations
• Proactive mindset and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Marketing and Finance teams to provide financial insights and decision support
• Support planning and forecasting with relevant stakeholders
• Prepare sales, gross margin and profitability reporting with commentary
• Analyse performance, variances, risks and opportunities
• Support customer profitability reviews and commercial initiatives
• Support governance of marketing investments, budgeting and variance analysis
• Support pricing reviews and governance processes
• Assist month-end close, including customer bonus reporting and accruals
• Support SAP S/4HANA and reporting transformation initiatives
• Maintain high standards of governance, documentation and financial control

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder mgmt

Financial reporting

Education

Finance or business degree

Pursuing CIMA/ACCA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited is hiring a Junior Commercial Finance Analyst in Manchester. You will join the HPC EMEA Commercial Finance team, partner with Sales, Marketing and Finance, and support decision-making through financial analysis, planning and reporting.

This role offers cross-market exposure and a mix of on-site and flexible work arrangements. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of relevant experience, a finance or business-related degree, and is pursuing an accountancy qualification