Commercial Finance Analyst in London)

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

Job summary

A renowned FMCG company in Greater London seeks a Commercial Finance Analyst to drive business performance through financial insights and analysis. This role involves collaborating with teams, supporting budgeting processes, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. Ideal candidates are part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, with strong Excel skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Part-Qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with SAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with non-finance teams to provide financial insights.
• Support the development of accurate forecasts and budgets.
• Conduct analysis on product mix and margin performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Influence

Education

Part-Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Tools

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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