Commercial Finance Analyst in London)

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst in Greater London to enhance business performance within a renowned FMCG company. The successful candidate will engage in finance business partnering, conduct insightful analysis, and shape financial planning processes. This role demands proficiency in financial forecasting and the ability to generate actionable insights for decision-making. Ideal candidates are part-qualified and possess advanced Excel skills, with SAP experience being a plus.

Qualifications

• Part‑Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with SAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with non-finance teams for financial support.
• Develop accurate bottom-up forecasts and annual budgets.
• Conduct detailed analysis on product mix and margin performance.
• Track and interpret key market trends and competitor activity.
• Produce financial reports to monitor KPIs.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial insight

Stakeholder influence

Education

Part-Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Tools

Advanced Excel

SAP

Job description

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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