Commercial Finance Analyst
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ·
Commercial Finance Analyst - Projects Salary: £55,000 - £60,000Location: HybridReporting to: Director of Commercial Finance About the OpportunityWe are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Commercial Finance Analyst to join a growing Commercial Finance function at an exciting stage of its development.
Reporting directly to the Director of Commercial Finance, this role will play a key part in supporting major projects, delivering commercial insights, and helping drive strategic decision-making across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant or up-and-coming finance professional looking to move into a highly commercial environment where they can gain exposure to senior stakeholders, large-scale projects, and business-critical decision-making.
The commercial finance team is currently being built out, creating genuine opportunities for progression and future leadership responsibilities as the function grows. Key Responsibilities Provide financial analysis and commercial support across a range of strategic projects.
Develop financial models to evaluate project performance, profitability, risks, and opportunities. Partner with operational and project teams to support decision-making and investment activities. Analyse project costs, margins, forecasts, and business performance metrics.
Deliver meaningful insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes. Identify project risks and provide analysis to support mitigation strategies. Assist with business cases, investment appraisals, and commercial evaluations.
Produce accurate and insightful management reporting. Drive continuous improvement in commercial reporting, analysis, and financial processes. About YouWe are looking for a commercially focused finance professional who enjoys working with operational stakeholders and influencing business decisions through data and insight.
Essential Requirements ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or finalist close to qualification). Strong analytical and financial modelling skills. Experience within commercial finance, FP