Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading firm is looking for a Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst in Exeter. This role involves transforming financial data into actionable insights, driving automation, and collaborating with senior leadership to enhance operational efficiency through strategic analysis and advanced AI tools. Qualified accountants or experienced finance professionals ready for a dynamic environment are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills are essential.
• Self-starter with experience leading finance automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and create dynamic reports and dashboards.
• Lead automation and AI tool implementation for financial processes.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and smarter procurement.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Automation

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Advanced Excel

AI tools (ChatGPT, Power BI AI visuals)

Sage

Oracle

SAP

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Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst, Exeter

Client: JMR Global | Executive Search

Location: Exeter, 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 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.
• Analyze financial data from sources like Sage, Oracle, SAP, and create dynamic reports and dashboards.
• Lead automation and AI tool implementation 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 align reporting standards.
• Assist with payment and billing system implementations, 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)
• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation. Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or experienced financial professional.
• Advanced Excel skills, including automation and data analysis.
• Experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Power BI AI visuals, CoPilot, or similar platforms.
• Self-starter with initiative and ability to challenge existing processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with staff and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading finance automation projects.
• Commercial mindset with pricing, scenario modeling, and investment analysis skills.