Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst in London. The role requires transforming financial data into strategic insights, driving automation, and working closely with senior leadership to optimize operations and spend management.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation.
• Creative approach to financial analytics with automation experience.
• Effective communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation and financial planning across business functions.
• Lead design and implementation of financial reporting tools.
• Collaborate with leadership for strategic financial insights.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Automation

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

ChatGPT

Power BI AI visuals

RVS services

Job description

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Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst, London

Client: JMR Global | Executive Search

Location: London, 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 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 strategic 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 automation and AI tool implementation to streamline invoice approvals, financial 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 payment and billing system implementation, 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)

Requirements

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