Finance Analyst

Commercial Finance Analyst Overview This role sits within a high-volume, multi-site consumer business and is focused on identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance, profitability and operational effectiveness through data-driven analysis. Working across Finance, Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain and Data teams, you will use large and complex datasets to understand performance drivers, evaluate opportunities and support strategic decision-making. The role combines deep analytical capability with strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Commercial Performance & InsightAnalyse revenue, profitability and operational performance data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.Develop a detailed understanding of business performance drivers across products, channels, customer groups and locations.Identify areas of under performance, investigate root causes and recommend actions to improve commercial outcomes.Support leadership teams with analysis that informs strategic and operational decision-making.Revenue & Profitability OptimisationEvaluate the relationship between pricing, demand, customer behaviour and profitability.Analyse performance at product, category and customer level to identify opportunities to improve revenue and margin.Support the development and assessment of commercial initiatives designed to enhance business performance.Quantify the expected and realised financial impact of recommendations.Performance Improvement & Business ChangeSupport the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives across commercial and operational functions.Assess current ways of working and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and financial performance.Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate proposed changes and prioritise opportunities based on value and feasibility.Monitor outcomes to ensure anticipated benefits are achieved.Analytics & ModellingExtract, manipulate and analyse large datasets from multiple sources using SQL and other analytical tools.Develop analytical models to support forecasting, scenario planning and business case development.Conduct sensitivity analysis and evaluate alternative scenarios to support investment and operational decisions.Ensure outputs are robust, accurate and based on sound analytical principles.Experimentation & EvaluationSupport the design, execution and assessment of trials, pilots and commercial initiatives.Establish appropriate success measures and evaluation methodologies.Distinguish genuine performance changes from broader market trends and normal business fluctuations.Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and practical manner.Stakeholder EngagementPartner with Finance, Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain and Data teams to understand key business challenges.Translate complex analysis into concise insights and actionable recommendations.Challenge assumptions constructively and use evidence to support decision making.Communicate confidently with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority across the organisation.