Commercial Finance Analyst: Turn Numbers into Strategy

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 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.