Commercial Finance Analyst

Newly created role, Cheltenham based, up to £65,000
Excellent opportunity to develop as part of a multinational business

About Our Client

Our client is a multinational business who are investing in their finance team, with the aim of becoming a more strategic and commercially focused function. This role with help to embed commercial insight and analytical thinking into planning and decision making.

Job Description

The Commercial Finance Analyst will be responsible for the following duties;

Deliver commercial analysis and insights to support strategic planning and business decision-making.
Conduct pricing, margin, and profitability analysis.
Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate commercial performance and support scenario planning.
Provide clear, data-driven reporting that highlights risks, opportunities, and trends.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes with robust commercial input.
Monitor competitor pricing and market trends to inform business strategy.
Partner with colleagues across the business to evaluate the effectiveness and return on investment of commercial initiatives.
Help develop dashboards and automated reporting tools to provide real-time insights.
Contribute to the documentation and sharing of best practices, supporting training and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with the global finance team and wider business to align efforts with organisational objectives.
Participate in ad-hoc projects
Ensure that financial insights are embedded into strategic planning cycles and drive continuous improvement in commercial analysis.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for the Commercial Finance Analyst role will ideally;

Be ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualified
Have a background in pricing strategy, margin optimisation, or commercial analysis.
Be familiar with data visualisation and automation tools.
Have a strong understanding of financial planning and analysis processes.
Have the ability to influence and engage stakeholders to drive change.