Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm seeks a Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst in Bradford. In this full-time role, you will drive financial planning and operational efficiency through advanced analytical methods and automation tools. Ideal candidates are experienced finance professionals, able to transform data into actionable insights while fostering strong inter-department relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance or operations required.
• Advanced Excel skills essential; AI tool experience beneficial.
• Self-starter with high initiative and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with COO to provide strategic financial insights.
• Analyse data from sources like Sage, Oracle, and create reports.
• Lead automation initiatives for financial processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Automation

Data Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Mindset

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified

Qualified by Experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ChatGPT

Job description

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Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst, Bradford

Client: JMR Global | Executive Search

Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you a finance professional ready to step into a strategic, visible, and influential role?

We are seeking a commercially astute, financially literate, and highly proactive analyst to drive automation, financial planning, and commercial insights across multiple business functions. Working closely with senior leadership, you will transform raw financial data into actionable insights and introduce smart, AI-driven processes to enhance how the organization manages spend, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the COO to provide a consolidated and strategic view of departmental spend across HR, IT, Tech, Operations, and Product.
• Analyse financial data from flat-file sources (Sage, Oracle, SAP exports), and transform it into dynamic reports and dashboards.
• Lead the design and implementation of automation and AI tools to streamline invoice approvals, financial reporting, and budget planning.
• Identify and deliver opportunities for smarter procurement, outsourcing, or contract renegotiation to reduce spend.
• Work on forecasting, planning, and scenario modelling – e.g., pricing changes, vendor management strategies.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director and Retail Director to align reporting standards.
• Assist with the implementation of payment and billing systems, particularly for corporate clients using RVS services.
• Introduce best practices in commercial operations – ideally with experience from a vendor/seller perspective.

Position Details

• Permanent | Full-time (35 hours/week)
• Experience: in commercial finance, operations, or transformation. You may be a qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with experience in business partnering or qualified by experience with deep financial fluency.
• Advanced Excel: skills essential, ideally with experience in automating data handling and analysis processes.
• AI-savvy: recent hands-on experience with tools like ChatGPT, Power BI AI visuals, CoPilot, or automation platforms.
• Self-starter: high initiative; comfortable challenging existing processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills: confident engaging with staff and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading manual finance environments towards modernization and automation.
• Commercial mindset: confident in pricing, scenario modelling, and investment thinking.