Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst to take on a strategic role that involves driving automation and financial insights across various business functions. You'll collaborate closely with senior leadership to transform data into actionable insights and implement cutting-edge AI tools to enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with advanced Excel and experience in finance modernization.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance or operations required.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools like ChatGPT and automation platforms.
• Comfortable challenging existing processes and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and create reports for senior leadership.
• Lead automation and AI implementation to improve operational efficiency.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through procurement strategies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

AI tools utilization

Financial analysis

Reporting

Commercial mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Sage

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

RVS

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Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst, Preston, Lancashire

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Client:

JMR Global | Executive Search

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, 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 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 will transform raw financial data into actionable insights and introduce AI-driven processes to enhance how the organization manages spend, 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 exports, transforming them into dynamic reports and dashboards.
• Lead the design and implementation of automation and AI tools 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 changes and vendor strategies.
• Collaborate with the Finance and Retail Directors 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)
• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation—qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or experienced financial professional.
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience in automating data processes.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Power BI AI visuals, CoPilot, or automation platforms.
• Self-starter with high initiative and comfort challenging existing processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with staff and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading finance modernization and automation.
• Commercial mindset with confidence in pricing, scenario modeling, and investment analysis.