Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst in Southampton to drive automation and financial insight across multiple functions. The role requires a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills to improve financial processes and reporting. This full-time position supports strategic initiatives and collaboration with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation.
• Advanced Excel skills including automation.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative.

Responsibilities

• Partner with COO for consolidated departmental spend analysis.
• Lead automation and AI tool implementation for financial processes.
• Collaborate with Finance Directors to standardize reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Automation

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Sage

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

ChatGPT

Job description

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Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst, Southampton

Client:

JMR Global | Executive Search

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 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 automation and AI tool implementation to streamline invoice approvals, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Identify opportunities for smarter procurement, outsourcing, or renegotiations to reduce costs.
• Work on forecasting, planning, and scenario modelling, including pricing strategies and vendor management.
• 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.

Employment Details

• Permanent, full-time (35 hours/week)
• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation; qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent 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-motivated with initiative and ability to challenge current 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 abilities.