Commercial Finance Analyst

We are looking for a Finance Analyst to support a high-performing Technology function within a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a proactive and analytical finance professional who enjoys partnering with non-finance stakeholders, challenging costs, and supporting investment decisions across a large operational function. The role offers broad exposure across financial control, forecasting, business partnering, and project investment analysis.

• Support the monthly close process, including journal postings, reconciliations, variance investigations, and balance sheet reviews.
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment of operational and project-related expenditure, including capitalisation where appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining robust financial controls across Technology-related costs.

• Prepare monthly and year-to-date performance reporting with clear commentary and insight for senior stakeholders.
• Analyse trends, variances, and key drivers impacting operational and investment spend.
• Provide reporting to support management accounts and leadership updates.

• Work closely with Technology and operational teams to support budgeting and forecasting activities across both opex and capex.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders to improve financial understanding and cost visibility.
• Support decision-making by providing financial insight and challenge where required.

• Partner with stakeholders to review investment proposals and project business cases.
• Ensure appropriate financial treatment and tracking of project expenditure.
• Support governance and reporting around strategic investments and ongoing initiatives.

• Conduct detailed analysis on operational and project-related spend to identify risks, opportunities, and efficiencies.
• Deliver actionable insights from large and complex datasets.
• Support wider finance initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

• Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Proactive, inquisitive, organised, and adaptable approach.

• 1–2 years’ experience in a Finance Analyst or similar commercial finance role.
• Degree or strong academic background in a science, mathematics, finance, or analytical discipline.
• Experience extracting meaningful insights and recommendations from complex financial data.

• Opportunity to develop within a collaborative and commercially focused finance team.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic investment activity.
• Hybrid and flexible working environment.
• Competitive bonus and pension arrangements.
• Employee discount and lifestyle benefits.
• Health and wellbeing support programmes, including employee assistance and family support initiatives.
• Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities.