Commercial Finance Analyst

Commercial Finance Analyst

up to £52k depending on experience

West London

Must have Retail / Consumer background

Overview:

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Finance Analyst to join a Global Retail client of mine in London. This role is central to supporting commercial and operational decision-making through insightful analysis and reporting. You'll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and partnering across functions to drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare performance reports and presentations for both internal stakeholders and external partners, including weekly/monthly business updates and quarterly airport presentations.
• Develop comprehensive platform-level P&L forecasts and budget presentations, covering sales, margins, and store costs.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial and Operations teams to evaluate commercial initiatives through pricing and promotional analysis, financial modelling, and strategic recommendations.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis into commercial performance metrics (sales, margins, stock, mix effects, KPIs) to uncover trends and opportunities.
• Manage month-end responsibilities, including accrual preparation and variance analysis, to support accurate financial reporting and budget holder insights.
• Submit monthly financials to the Group and contribute to cost control initiatives.
• Forecast cashflow requirements and monitor working capital needs.
• Take ownership of monthly rent calculations and data preparation for audited rent certificates.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
• Assist with evaluating new business development opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent).
• 5 years of experience in FP&A or analytical roles, ideally within the retail sector. Experience in food & beverage is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including use of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIF.
• Comfortable working with large datasets to identify trends and business insights.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., SAP Business Warehouse, BI4, SAP Analysis for Office) is desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and offer solutions.
• Strong analytical mindset with a high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Effective time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the confidence to present to stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent in English.