Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst in Hemel Hempstead to transform financial data into actionable insights and drive automation. This permanent full-time role requires strong financial skills, experience in AI tools, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation.
• Strong financial skills and advanced Excel skills are required.
• Experience leading finance modernization and automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the COO to provide a consolidated view of departmental spend.
• Analyze financial data and create dynamic reports.
• Lead design and implementation of automation and AI tools.

Skills

Financial analysis

Automation

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Experience in commercial finance

Tools

Advanced Excel

Sage

Oracle

SAP

Power BI AI visuals

Automation platforms

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Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst, Hemel Hempstead

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Client:

JMR Global | Executive Search

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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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 highly proactive analyst to drive automation, financial planning, and commercial insight 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 consolidated view of departmental spend across HR, IT, Tech, Operations, and Product.
• Analyse financial data from sources like Sage, Oracle, SAP, and create 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 Finance and Retail Directors to standardize reporting.
• Assist with implementing payment and billing systems for corporate clients using RVS services.
• Introduce best practices in commercial operations, preferably with vendor/seller experience.

Employment Details

• Permanent, Full-time (35 hours/week)
• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation; qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience with strong financial skills.
• 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 and ability to challenge existing processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with staff and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading finance modernization and automation projects.
• Commercial mindset with pricing, scenario modelling, and investment thinking.