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Commercial Finance Analyst UK & Ireland

CHEP

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

A global supply chain logistics leader is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst in Manchester to enhance financial decision-making through comprehensive analysis and budgeting. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, efficient communication, and the ability to engage with diverse teams. You'll play a vital role in budgeting, forecasting, and delivering financial insights to drive profitability and operational efficiency. This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work model to maximize work-life balance.

Qualifications

Strong analytical capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to communicate financial insights to non‑finance stakeholders.
Ability to act autonomously and think independently.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to support business decisions.
Prepare and manage budgets and forecasts.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance financial decision-making.
Support business case development and cost analysis.
Drive process improvements and optimize financial tools.

Skills

Active Learning

Adaptability

Budget Management

Business Case Development

Cost Analysis

Cross‑Functional Work

Curiosity

Digital Literacy

Emotional Intelligence

Empathy

Financial Advising

Financial Analysis

Financial Forecasting

Financial Modelling

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Initiative

Problem Solving

Process Improvements

Variance Analysis

Education

Accountancy qualification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cognos

Hyperion

Microsoft Access

Pivot Tables

Job Description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share‑and‑reuse business model the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. You can maximize your work‑life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Key Responsibilities May Include :

Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including profitability reviews, variance analysis and financial modelling to support business decisions and optimize performance.
Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic business goals.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g. supply chain, commercial, sales) to provide actionable insights that enhance financial decision‑making and operational outcomes.
Provide analytical support for business case development, cost analysis and evaluation of strategic initiatives to ensure informed decision‑making.
Drive process improvements by supporting the implementation and optimisation of financial tools, automation efforts and standardised processes.
Perform post‑investment reviews to assess the performance of strategic initiatives and recommend corrective actions where needed.
Support efforts to improve reporting, forecasting and financial data quality, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of financial information.
Support ad‑hoc financial analysis and special projects, including pricing strategies, cost‑saving initiatives and performance tracking to drive business improvements.

The Commercial Finance Analyst supports the UK Commercial Finance team in delivering high‑quality financial insights and business partnering across key functions.

Major / Key Accountabilities

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and month‑end processes.

Delivering variance analysis and performance reporting across commercial and operational metrics.

Partnering with business teams to drive profitability, efficiency and strategic decision‑making.

Governing and supporting pricing decisions through financial modelling, scenario analysis and alignment with commercial strategy.

Managing and interpreting large datasets to identify trends and opportunities.

Contributing to the development of financial models and dashboards to support business cases and investment decisions.

About the Person

Strong analytical capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to communicate financial insights to non‑finance stakeholders.
Ability to act autonomously and think independently.

Experience and Qualifications

An accountancy qualification is preferred. Open to candidates who demonstrate a strong willingness and capability to learn and grow into the role.

Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.

Fluency in English is required. Additional language skills are a plus but not essential.

As an inclusive employer Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Learning
Adaptability
Budget Management
Business Case Development
Cost Analysis
Cross‑Functional Work
Curiosity
Digital Literacy
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Financial Advising
Financial Analysis
Financial Forecasting
Financial Modelling
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Initiative
Problem Solving
Process Improvements
Variance Analysis

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing their potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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