Commercial Finance Analyst/ Manager - Rackheath - 40 hours

Angling Direct; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company seeks a Commercial Finance Analyst/Manager to enhance performance through data insights. This high-impact role involves collaborating with trading teams, developing financial models, and supporting board-level decision-making. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with advanced skills in data analysis, Power BI, and Excel. The position is based at the Rackheath Head Office for at least 4 days a week and offers competitive benefits, a collaborative culture, and exposure to strategic projects.

Benefits

High-impact role

Generous staff discount

Collaborative working culture

Strategic project opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong commercial mindset to understand business drivers.
• Experience in retail, supply chain, or consumer-facing businesses.

Responsibilities

• Work with commercial and trading teams to deliver insights.
• Lead commercial finance projects for strategic outcomes.
• Build budgets and forecasts to guide decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis

Business partnering

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems (Epicor or similar)

SQL

Python

Job description

Do you love turning data into insights that drive strategy and growth? Do you love the idea of partnering with commercial teams to influence decision making at board level? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Angling Direct, the UK's leading omni-channel fishing tackle retailer, are looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst/ Manager to be a driving force in our commercial finance function.

This role reports to the Head of Commercial Finance, and sits at the heart of the business. You will be working closely with trading, commercial, and senior leadership teams to optimise performance, build robust financial plans, and evaluate exciting new opportunities.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your analysis and insight can shape real business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Business Partnering: Work with the commercial and trading teams to deliver reports, analysis, and insights that drive sustainable performance.
• Systems & Technology: Improve reporting and data accessibility by developing systems, dashboards, and tools that empower the business.
• Planning: Build budgets, forecasts, and scenario models that provide robust data to guide decision-making.
• Projects: Lead commercial finance projects that deliver strategic and operational outcomes.
• Strategic Development: Create and deliver financial models, board papers, and due diligence for opportunities like M&A, new markets, and business expansion.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to quickly understand business drivers.
• Experience in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting - ideally with Power BI.
• Advanced Excel skills (essential).
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor or similar), Power BI, SQL, and/or Python a strong advantage.
• Curious, analytical, and creative problem-solver with a data-driven approach.
• Track record of meeting deadlines and managing shifting priorities.
• Experience in retail, supply chain, or consumer-facing businesses is highly desirable.
• Available to work at the Rackheath Head Office for at least 4 days a week.

What You Will Get

• High-impact role with exposure to board-level decision-making
• Opportunity to work on strategic projects including M&A and new market entry
• Collaborative, ambitious, and growth-focused environment
• Supportive, ambitious, and collaborative working culture
• Competitive benefits
• Generous staff discount