Commercial Finance Analyst in London)

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join a renowned FMCG company in Greenford. This role focuses on finance business partnering, delivering mix and margin analysis, and supporting data-driven decision-making. Candidates should be part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA), possess advanced Excel skills, and be proactive analytical thinkers. This opportunity allows for significant influence on financial planning processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive and analytical thinker.
• Experience in driving business performance through financial analysis.
• Ability to produce regular and ad-hoc financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with non-finance teams for financial insights.
• Support the development of forecasts and budgets.
• Analyze product mix and margin performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial insight

Stakeholder management

Market trend analysis

Budgeting

Education

Part-Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Overview

A fantastic role has arisen for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join a renowned FMCG company based in Greenford. This position is central to driving business performance, with a strong focus on finance business partnering across key functions.

You'll be instrumental in delivering insightful mix and margin analysis, interpreting market trends, and supporting data-driven decision-making. Your expertise will also shape our financial planning processes through robust bottom-up forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking.

If you're a proactive, analytical thinker who thrives on turning numbers into strategy, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with non-finance teams to provide financial insight and support business initiatives.
• Support the development of accurate bottom-up forecasts and annual budgets. Monitor variances and provide meaningful commentary.
• Conduct detailed analysis on product mix and margin performance to identify trends and support profitability initiatives.
• Track and interpret key market trends and competitor activity to inform commercial strategies.
• Produce regular and ad-hoc financial reports to monitor key KPIs and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insight to support senior leadership and decision-making.

Requirements

• Part-Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or equivalent
• Advanced Excel
• Experience with SAP is advantageous
• Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge constructively

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