Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector seeks a Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst based in Telford. This role involves transforming financial data into insights, implementing automation tools, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive efficiency and strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel skills and be a qualified accountant with a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation.
• Strong financial skills, preferably qualified accountant.
• Self-starter with initiative and ability to challenge existing processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with COO to analyze departmental spend across multiple functions.
• Lead design and deployment of automation and AI tools.
• Standardize reporting in collaboration with Finance and Retail Directors.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Analysis

Commercial Mindset

Interpersonal Skills

Automation Knowledge

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Sage

Oracle

SAP

Power BI AI visuals

ChatGPT

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Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst, Telford

Client: JMR Global | Executive Search

Location: Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 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 the design and deployment of automation and AI tools to streamline invoice approvals, reporting, and budgeting.
• Identify opportunities for smarter procurement, outsourcing, or renegotiation to reduce costs.
• Work on forecasting, planning, and scenario modelling, including pricing strategies and vendor management.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director and Retail Director to standardize reporting.
• 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.

Employment Details

• Permanent, full-time (35 hours/week)
• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation; qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience with strong financial skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, especially automation of data handling and analysis.
• Experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Power BI AI visuals, CoPilot, or automation platforms.
• Self-starter with initiative and ability to challenge existing processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with staff and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading finance automation and modernization projects.
• Commercial mindset with skills in pricing, scenario analysis, and investment thinking.