Commercial Finance Analyst
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Study Support
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join a rapidly growing business based in Liverpool.
This is a broad and highly visible role that will see you partnering with stakeholders across the business to provide meaningful financial insight, support strategic decision-making, and drive commercial performance. Working within an ambitious and fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in forecasting, reporting, profitability analysis and business partnering activities.
This position would suit a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their commercial finance and FP&A experience within a growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Forecasting, Reporting & Analysis
- Support the production and maintenance of rolling sales, stock and cashflow forecasts.
- Assist with weekly cashflow reporting and working capital analysis.
- Produce and maintain monthly KPI and management reporting packs.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning activities.
- Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Deliver accurate and timely weekly and monthly financial reporting.
Business Partnering
- Work closely with budget holders and department managers to monitor financial performance.
- Analyse variances against budget and provide meaningful commentary.
- Support budget-setting and reforecasting processes.
- Act as a key finance contact for operational stakeholders across the business.
- Translate financial information into clear commercial insights.
Commercial Performance Analysis
- Monitor sales and margin performance across multiple sales channels.
- Analyse product, customer and channel profitability.
- Identify performance trends, risks and opportunities to drive profitability.
- Support commercial reviews and performance reporting.
- Provide insight into market and competitor activity.
Process Improvement
- Continuously improve financial reporting, forecasting tools and processes.
- Utilise Excel and financial systems to improve reporting efficiency and automation.
- Support a variety of commercial and finance-related projects as the business continues to grow.
About You
Essential
- Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with ongoing studies toward qualification.
- Previous experience within Commercial Finance, FP&A, Financial Analysis or a similar role.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large, complex datasets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Confident communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
What's on Offer?
- £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary
- Performance-related bonus
- Study support towards a professional accounting qualification
- Generous staff discount
- On-site gym facilities
- Free parking
- Regular team and company events
- Opportunity to join a growing business with genuine career development prospects
If you're looking for a commercially focused finance role where you can make a real impact and develop your career within a thriving business, we'd love to hear from you.
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