Commercial Finance Analyst

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  • £40000.00 - £48000 per annum
  • Reading, Berkshire

Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst
Location: Reading
Contract Type: Permanent
Employer: FMCG Brand, part of Global FMCG Group

Salary: £40,000 to £48,000 base salary

10% bonus + Private Healthcare + 25 days holiday + pension 5% matched + life assurance + flexible hours

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office & 2 days from home

Overview

Join a dynamic, fast-growing consumer goods company with a strong presence in the UK market. The business is part of a global group, combining innovation with heritage to deliver exceptional products. With a turnover in the hundreds of millions and ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

The Role
As a Commercial Analyst, you'll play a key role in shaping financial insights that drive commercial decisions. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, you'll work closely with Commercial, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to deliver accurate reporting, pricing analysis, and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Month-end reporting and flash updates
  • Pricing and cost management across multiple product lines
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis
  • Building and maintaining financial models for pricing and cost tracking
  • Developing new reports and improving existing processes
  • Supporting commercial and marketing teams with ad-hoc analysis
  • Acting as a key link with Supply Chain to measure forecast accuracy

Skills & Experience Required

  • Part-qualified or newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Experience in FMCG or consumer products environment
  • Advanced Excel skills; SQL knowledge is a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally
  • Commercial mindset with excellent communication skills

Please get in touch for a full job spec and further details on this superb, Commercial Finance Analyst vacancy.

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