Finance Analyst

We're Hiring: Commercial Finance Analyst Location: Birmingham City Centre Type: Full-time Salary: Up to £35,000 Benefits On behalf of a leading organisation in Birmingham City Centre, we're looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join a high-performing, forward-thinking team. If you're a finance professional with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for data-led decision-making, this could be your next big move. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, dynamic business that's a leader in its sector where your insights will help shape strategic decisions and drive profitability. The Role: Key Responsibilities As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in helping the business make informed, data-driven decisions. Working closely with both finance and operational teams, you'll support strategic planning and performance monitoring by delivering high-quality financial analysis and reporting. You'll assist in evaluating pricing strategies, reviewing cost structures, and analysing profitability across products and services. Your insights will help shape promotional activity and commercial initiatives, ensuring resources are aligned with business objectives. Part of your role will involve preparing and distributing regular performance reports-weekly, monthly, and ad hoc-ensuring key stakeholders have access to accurate, timely data. You'll also take ownership of developing new reports where needed, enhancing visibility of key metrics and challenging any variances against budget or forecast. Using data extracted from finance and operational systems, you'll identify trends, track expenditure, and prepare insightful monthly accruals. Your analysis will support the wider team in managing costs and spotting opportunities for savings. Finally, you'll be a driver of continuous improvement-actively looking for ways to streamline reporting, improve financial processes, and increase the efficiency of day-to-day operations. Your proactive approach will help the business work smarter, not harder. About You Part-qualified or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience Proven analytical skills and a solid grasp of Excel and data tools Experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role Strong communication skills with the ability to work with senior stakeholders Confident in challenging assumptions and offering data-led recommendations Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities What's on Offer Join a collaborative and commercially driven finance team Direct exposure to senior leaders and strategic business discussions A clear path for progression within a growing organisation A culture that values innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement Ready to Make a Commercial Impact? If you're ready to step into a role where your analysis drives real business decisions, we want to hear from you. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 7/6/2025