Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst to drive financial automation and planning initiatives in Chelmsford. This role involves transforming financial data into actionable insights, partnering with executive leadership, and leading modernization projects. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, relevant financial qualifications, and advanced proficiency in Excel and AI tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation.
• Self-starter with high initiative.
• Experience leading finance modernization projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and create dynamic reports.
• Implement automation and AI tools to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on financial strategies.

Skills

Excel

Financial Analysis

Automation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Strong financial fluency

Tools

ChatGPT

Power BI AI visuals

CoPilot

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Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst, Chelmsford

Client: JMR Global | Executive Search

Location: Chelmsford

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 step into a strategic, visible, and influential role?

We are seeking a commercially astute, financially literate, and proactive analyst to drive automation, financial planning, and commercial insight across multiple business functions. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll transform raw financial data into actionable insights and introduce AI-driven processes to improve 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.
• Analyse financial data from sources like Sage, Oracle, SAP, transforming it into dynamic reports and dashboards.
• Lead the design and implementation 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 modelling, including pricing and vendor strategies.
• Collaborate with the Finance and Retail Directors to align reporting standards.
• Assist with implementing payment and billing systems, especially for corporate clients using RVS services.
• Introduce best practices in commercial operations, ideally with vendor/seller experience.

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

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation. Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience with strong financial fluency.
• Advanced Excel skills, including automation and data analysis.
• Experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Power BI AI visuals, CoPilot, or automation platforms.
• Self-starter with high initiative, comfortable challenging existing processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with staff and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading finance modernization and automation projects.
• Commercial mindset with experience in pricing, scenario modelling, and investment analysis.