Commercial Finance Analyst, Wakefield

HH Global Group; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HH Global Group is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to support the financial performance, governance and commercial management across client accounts. You will translate financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders and contribute to profitability improvement.

This hybrid role requires strong attention to detail and proactivity. You will build budgets and forecasts, perform P&L analysis, assist with month-end close, and partner with business teams to drive cost control

Qualifications

• Must have robust understanding of P&L and basic balance sheet concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills with financial modelling and data analysis.
• Experience communicating financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely monthly management information, with P&L analysis and variance commentary.
• Support month-end close processes, including accruals and revenue recognition.
• Assist with annual budgeting and rolling forecasting cycles.
• Maintain and improve reporting tools and dashboards for visibility and insight.
• Act as finance partner to client teams, translating data into actionable insights.

Skills

P&L understanding

Excel modelling

Financial reporting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Project-based experience

Education

ACA, CMA, ACCA

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Purpose of the job

Our Commercial Finance Analysts support the financial performance, governance and commercial management of a defined portfolio of our clients. The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting and insights to support decision‑making, profitability improvement and effective financial control.

The position will suit a commercially minded analyst with strong investigative capability. You'll have a high level of attention to detail and the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

We are seeking someone who is analytically curious, with high attention to detail and a solutions focused mindset. You'll need to display proactivity and an eagerness to learn, be collaborative, relationship orientated and comfortable working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

This role will operate on a Hybrid basis, spending time every week with the team in the local office.

This is a permanent position requiring permanent eligibility to work in The UK. Student and Graduate visa holders are not eligible for this role.

Key responsibilities

Commercial + client finance

• Support Commercial Finance leadership in the financial management of client accounts
• Assist with the analysis of client contracts, scopes of work and business cases, highlighting commercial risks and opportunities
• Prepare and maintain client budget and forecast models, identifying variances and emerging trends
• Produce profitability analysis at client, account or project level to support commercial reviews and negotiations

Business partnering + insight

• Act as a finance support partner to client teams
• Translate financial data into clear insights to support commercial decision‑making
• Respond to ad‑hoc commercial and financial analysis requests in a timely and accurate manner
• Support growth initiatives through financial modelling and scenario analysis

Financial reporting + planning

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management information, including P+L analysis and variance commentary
• Support the month‑end close process, including accruals, revenue recognition and reconciliations, in line with internal policies
• Assist with annual budgeting and rolling forecasting cycles
• Maintain and improve reporting tools and dashboards to enhance visibility and insight

Governance, controls + compliance

• Support adherence to internal financial controls, policies and governance frameworks
• Assist in balance sheet reconciliations and follow‑up of open actions with Financial Controllership and Finance Operations
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation and analysis as required
• Identify data quality or control issues and elevate appropriately

Business optimization + continuous improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data quality and analytical insight
• Support cost control and margin improvement initiatives through structured analysis
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and automation within Commercial Finance
• Maintain accurate documentation of models, assumptions and methodologies

Knowledge, skills + experience

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, CMA, ACCA)
• Experience in a finance analyst, commercial finance or finance business partnering role
• Strong understanding of P+L and basic balance sheet concepts
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis - the ability to analyse complex data sets and present clear, concise insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders in a compelling way
• Ideally you would have experience in a project‑based, services, media, marketing or agency environment and have exposure to budgeting, forecasting and commercial modelling
• Experience working in a multi‑entity or international environment and familiarity with ERP systems and BI / reporting tools would be advantageous

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