Commercial Finance Analyst (Permanent)

Location: West Yorkshire (commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Manchester and surrounding areas)
Industry: Retail
A UK retail organisation is looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join its commercial finance function. This role plays a key part in helping the business understand performance drivers, improve profitability and influence commercial decision-making through high-quality analysis and insight.
Key Responsibilities*Analyse sales, margin and promotional performance across key non-food product categories.
*Produce accurate, clear and timely reporting highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.
*Support the identification of performance drivers and contribute to recommendations that enhance profitability.
*Work closely with Finance Business Partners to deliver insight for both day-to-day decisions and long-term strategy.
*Assist with forecasting, budgeting and month-end processes, ensuring performance is accurately reflected.
*Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and quality of reporting and analysis.
Why This Role?This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to strengthen their commercial finance exposure within a fast-paced retail environment. You’ll gain valuable experience working with senior stakeholders, develop an in-depth understanding of how decisons impact financial performance, and play a meaningful role in driving growth and profitability.
About You*A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
*You could be newly qualified from practice, or already in industry!
*Strong analytical skills and comfortable working with large datasets.
*Confident using financial systems (experience with Excel, SAP or similar tools is beneficial).
*Curious, proactive and able to challenge assumptions with confidence.
*Able to work independently while building strong relationships with both finance and non-finance teams.
*Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and a focus on delivering actionable insight.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV to register your interest. All applications will be handled confidentially by the recruiting team, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity further.