Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst for a key role in Cardiff. The successful candidate will transform financial data into actionable insights and implement AI-driven processes. Offering a full-time permanent position, the role demands strong financial acumen, advanced Excel skills, and experience with AI tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation.
• Advanced skills in automation and data analysis using Excel.
• Experience leading finance modernization and automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation, financial planning, and commercial insights.
• Lead design and deployment of AI tools to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic departmental spend.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Data Analysis

Automation

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Excel

Sage

Oracle

SAP

Power BI AI

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Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst, Cardiff

Client: JMR Global | Executive Search

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you a finance professional ready to take on a strategic, visible, and influential role?

We are seeking a commercially astute, financially literate, and 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 implement AI-driven processes to enhance spend management, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the COO to provide a strategic view of departmental spend across HR, IT, Tech, Operations, and Product.
• Analyze financial data from sources like Sage, Oracle, SAP, and create dynamic reports and dashboards.
• Lead the design and deployment of automation and AI tools to streamline invoice approvals, reporting, and budgeting.
• Identify opportunities for smarter procurement, outsourcing, or renegotiation to reduce costs.
• Work on forecasting, planning, and scenario modeling, including pricing and vendor strategies.
• Collaborate with Finance and Retail Directors to standardize reporting.
• Assist with implementing payment and billing systems, especially for corporate clients using RVS services.
• Introduce best practices in commercial operations, preferably with vendor/seller experience.

Position Details: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours/week)

Minimum Experience & Skills

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation; qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or equivalent experience with strong financial acumen.
• Advanced Excel skills, including automation and data analysis.
• Experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Power BI AI visuals, CoPilot, or automation platforms.
• Self-motivated with initiative and willingness to challenge existing processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with staff and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading finance modernization and automation initiatives.
• Commercial mindset with skills in pricing, scenario modeling, and investment analysis.