Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is looking for a Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst to join their team in Lincoln. This permanent, full-time position offers the opportunity to drive automation and financial insights across various business functions. The ideal candidate will have strong financial expertise and be proficient in advanced Excel and AI tools to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation; qualified accountant or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel skills for automation and data analysis.
• Experience with AI tools for finance automation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with COO for strategic overview of departmental spend.
• Analyze financial data and create dynamic reports.
• Lead automation design for reporting and budgeting.

Skills

Financial expertise

Advanced Excel skills

Automation

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

AI tools

Sage

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

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Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst, Lincoln

Client: JMR Global | Executive Search

Location: Lincoln, 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 overview 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 renegotiations to reduce costs.
• Work on forecasting, planning, and scenario analysis, including pricing strategies and vendor management.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director and Retail Director to align reporting standards.
• 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)

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation; qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or equivalent experience with strong financial expertise.
• Advanced Excel skills, including automation and data analysis.
• Experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Power BI AI visuals, CoPilot, or automation platforms.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable challenging 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 strategic thinking.