Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst in Wolverhampton. This pivotal role involves driving financial automation, transforming data insights into strategic decisions, and collaborating with leadership across multiple functions to enhance operational efficiency. The candidate will need advanced financial skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience with AI tools to improve financial processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation.
• Strong financial skills and experience leading automation initiatives.
• Self-starter with initiative in challenging processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide a consolidated view of departmental spend across multiple functions.
• Lead automation and AI tool implementation for reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance and Retail Directors to align reporting standards.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

AI tools

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Qualified by experience

Tools

Sage

Oracle

SAP

Power BI AI visuals

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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 introduce 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 renegotiation to reduce costs.
• Work on forecasting, planning, and scenario modelling, including pricing and vendor strategies.
• Collaborate with Finance and Retail Directors to align reporting standards.
• Assist with implementing payment and billing systems for corporate clients using RVS services.
• Introduce best practices in commercial operations, ideally with vendor/seller experience.

Position Details

• Permanent | Full-time (35 hours)
• Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation; qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience with strong financial skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, especially in automating data processes.
• 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 initiatives.
• Commercial mindset with pricing, scenario modelling, and investment thinking.