Commercial Finance Analyst - Insight & Growth (3-Month)

Sheridan Maine Midlands; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine Midlands is seeking a commercially focused Commercial Finance Analyst to join its finance team on an initial three-month contract. You will work with senior stakeholders to shape commercial decisions through robust analysis, performance reporting and strategic financial support.

You will turn data into insight across trading and financial performance, support forecasting, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver management information for leadership in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA studies completed, in progress, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in an analytical, commercial finance or business partnering environment.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative approach.
• Inquisitive mindset with a desire to challenge, investigate and improve.
• Ability to adapt in a changing, fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Turning financial and operational information into insight and recommendations to support business objectives.
• Delivering meaningful analysis of trading and financial performance across the organisation.
• Supporting forecasting, planning and budgeting activities.
• Identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve business performance.
• Producing management information and performance reports for senior stakeholders.
• Evaluating the financial impact of commercial initiatives and strategic projects.
• Working with non-finance teams to improve understanding of financial performance and metrics.
• Enhancing reporting processes and the accessibility of business information.

Skills

Commercial finance

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

Data analysis

Financial planning & budgeting

Education

ACCA/CIMA studies

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sheridan Maine Midlands is seeking a commercially focused Commercial Finance Analyst to join its finance team on an initial three-month contract. You will work with senior stakeholders to shape commercial decisions through robust analysis, performance reporting and strategic financial support.

You will turn data into insight across trading and financial performance, support forecasting, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver management information for leadership in a fast-moving