Commercial Finance Analyst

Posted 04 December 2025
Salary £50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
LocationReading
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy and Finance
ReferenceBBBH226416_1764849499

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst

Part Qualified / Newly Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Reading - Hybrid (2 days per week on-site)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join a high-performing Commercial Finance team within a large, fast-paced organisation. This role is perfect for an exam finalist or newly qualified accountant (1-2 years PQE) looking to gain broad commercial exposure and work closely with senior stakeholders.

You will play a key role in driving financial performance across multiple operational areas, providing high-quality analysis, insight and support to help the business deliver on its strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support financial management across Operations, Deployment, NTQ, IT & Security, Asset Management, Customer Experience, H&S and transformation programmes.

  • Produce 5-year plans, reforecasts and detailed analysis for your business areas.

  • Manage month-end activities and ensure accurate accounting and reporting.

  • Business partner with internal teams, suppliers and shareholders on budgets exceeding £240m.

  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, Opex/Capex tracking and contract financial management.

  • Review/approve purchase orders, monitor balances and maintain strong financial controls.

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to efficiency initiatives.

  • Provide financial insight, decision support and ad hoc analysis to senior finance stakeholders.

  • Support preparation of business plans, budgets and materials for shareholder reviews.

  • Drive continuous improvement within processes and maintain professional development.

About You

  • Part Qualified or Newly Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).

  • Strong Excel and financial modelling capability.

  • Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.

  • Curious, proactive and able to work independently when needed.

  • Strong communicator with confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders.

  • Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.