Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst in Plymouth. The successful candidate will drive financial planning, automation, and provide insights across business functions. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and transform financial data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation.
• Strong financial fluency.
• Advanced Excel skills, especially for automation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the COO for strategic departmental spend analysis.
• Lead AI tool implementation for financial processes.
• Analyze financial data to create dynamic reports.

Skills

Financial fluency

Automation

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

AI tools

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Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst, Plymouth

Client: JMR Global | Executive Search

Location: Plymouth, 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 insights 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, financial 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 & Skills

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation; qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or equivalent experience with strong financial fluency.
• Advanced Excel skills, especially automation and data analysis.
• Experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Power BI AI visuals, CoPilot, or automation platforms.
• Self-starter with 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 pricing, scenario modeling, and investment thinking.