Employment type: Permanent
Salary: 38k/year - 45k/year
Commercial Finance Analyst
đ Slough | Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 from home)
đ Globally Recognised FMCG / Retail Brand
đ ACCA / CIMA Part-Qualified (Active Studier)
The Opportunity:
Want to see your numbers come to life on supermarket shelves?
Weâre partnering with a globally recognised FMCG leader to hire a Commercial Finance Analyst to support a high-performing commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified ACCA or CIMA studier looking to move into a more commercially focused, forward-looking role.
If youâre coming from a management accounting background and want greater exposure to forecasting, margins, and strategic planning â this is your step up.
What Youâll Be Doing:
đč Forecasting & Budgeting
Own key elements of the forecasting and budgeting cycles, partnering with commercial teams to ensure accuracy and insight.
đč Planning & Performance Analysis
Provide clear financial analysis to support trading decisions, promotions, and investment planning.
đč Gross Margin Analysis
Monitor and analyse margin performance, identifying risks and opportunities to protect profitability.
đč Business Partnering
Work closely with Sales and Commercial stakeholders â translating numbers into meaningful, actionable insights.
Who This Role Suits:
Why Apply?
This is an excellent move for someone ambitious, commercially curious, and ready to accelerate their finance career within a fast-paced FMCG & retail setting.
If this sounds like you â letâs talk.
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