Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading company in Woking is looking for a Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst to drive financial planning and operational efficiency. This role requires a qualified accountant with strong skills in financial analysis and experience in leading automation projects. You will partner with senior leadership, utilizing advanced Excel and AI tools to optimize reporting and spend management.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including automation of data processes.
• Experience leading finance modernization and automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial data to create reports and dashboards.
• Lead the implementation of automation and AI tools.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on departmental spend.

Skills

Financial analysis

Automation

Commercial mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI AI

ChatGPT

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Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst, Woking

Client: JMR Global | Executive Search

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 insight across multiple business functions. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll transform raw financial data into actionable insights and introduce 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 transform it 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 contract renegotiation to reduce costs.
• Work on forecasting, planning, and scenario modelling, including pricing changes and vendor strategies.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director and Retail Director to align reporting standards.
• Assist with implementing payment and billing systems, especially for 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 qualified by experience with strong financial skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including automation of data processes.
• Experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Power BI AI visuals, CoPilot, or similar platforms.
• Self-starter with initiative and comfort challenging existing processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with staff and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading finance modernization and automation projects.
• Commercial mindset with skills in pricing, scenario modelling, and investment analysis.