Finance - Commercial Finance Analyst

Avove Utilities; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health plan

Discount scheme

Family policies

Lifestyle benefits

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance

Job summary

Avove is recruiting a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our growing team in Chorley, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement. The role supports the Severn Trent Framework, partnering with operational, commercial and finance teams to provide financial insight, budgeting, forecasting and robust reporting.

You will be part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or qualified by experience, with advanced Excel and ERP knowledge (SAP preferred).

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) finance professional, or qualified by experience, with strong financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse complex data and provide clear, actionable insights to support business performance.
• Experience in finance business partnering or commercial finance with effective communication to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of management reporting, cost control, and forecasting processes.
• Experience working with operational and commercial teams to drive efficiencies.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Support annual planning, target setting, and budgeting processes through data analysis and reporting.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive operational efficiencies across the contract.
• Facilitate cash flow reviews, maintain accurate forecasts, and provide financial updates to senior management.
• Support the delivery of financial targets through performance monitoring and improvement plans.
• Assist with month-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Work with commercial teams to ensure adherence to payment terms and improve cash collection.
• Build strong relationships across the business, providing clear communication and financial insight to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Management reporting

Excel proficiency

Finance business partnering

Cash flow analysis

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

We’re looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our growing team!

Location: Chorley, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,400.00 - £42,200.00 ( we would reconsider for the right candidate based on experience)

Due to continued growth within Avove, we are expanding our finance team and are looking for a Finance Analyst to support our Severn Trent Framework. This role will work closely with operational, commercial, and finance teams to provide financial insight, support budgeting and forecasting activities, monitor contract performance, and help drive efficiencies. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and informed decision-making across the framework.

Responsibilities

• Support annual planning, target setting, and budgeting processes through data analysis and reporting.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive operational efficiencies across the contract.
• Facilitate cash flow reviews, maintain accurate forecasts, and provide financial updates to senior management.
• Support the delivery of financial targets through performance monitoring and improvement plans.
• Assist with month-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Work with commercial teams to ensure adherence to payment terms and improve cash collection.
• Build strong relationships across the business, providing clear communication and financial insight to stakeholders.

About You

• Part-qualified or qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) finance professional, or qualified by experience, with strong financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse complex data and provide clear, actionable insights to support business performance.
• Experience working in a finance business partnering or commercial finance environment, with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of management reporting, cost control, financial performance improvement, and forecasting processes.
• Experience working collaboratively with operational and commercial teams to drive efficiencies and improve business processes.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and good understanding of accounting principles, reporting requirements, and financial controls.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, build strong stakeholder relationships, and support the delivery of financial and operational objectives.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment.

What's in it for you?

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

Why join Avove?

At Avove, we’re proud to create an environment where people can build meaningful careers, develop their skills and feel supported to reach their full potential. We invest in training and development, provide opportunities to grow, and are committed to a workplace where safety, wellbeing and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong focus on supporting our people and their families through a broad range of benefits, Avove is a place where you can feel valued, make a real impact and take the next step in your career with confidence.

About Avove

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high‑quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.