Commercial Analyst
  • England,North West,Greater Manchester
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Company
A fast growing, international FMCG business is seeking a Commercial Analyst/Finance Business Partner to support its continued expansion. The organisation is well known for its high quality branded products and customer centric approach.
This role will play a key part in driving commercial performance, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to provide insight, support strategic decision making, and enhance profitability in a dynamic, fast paced environment.


Key Responsibilities
*Provide commercial insight and decision support to senior leaders and crossfunctional teams, enabling informed choices on investments, pricing, and operations
*Develop and maintain standard costing models, leading BOM based costings for new product launches and initiatives, while evaluating commercial viability, margin sustainability, and exposure to commodity fluctuations
*Produce monthly management accounts and Board reports, translating complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
*Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, delivering all financial plans aligned with business strategy
*Design and manage financial models and scenario analysis to evaluate performance, identify risks, and uncover opportunities using KPIs, sales, margin, and cost driver analysis
*Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams to embed financial thinking and drive commercially focused outcomes

Key Skills preferred
*Newly qualified or latter stages Part Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
*Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
*Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or consumer goods environments is highly advantageous
*Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
*Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
*Proactive, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
*Ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving business environment


If you are a newly qualified accountant looking to step into a highly commercial role within a growing international business, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply directly or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Job number 3556177

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Company Details:
Nigel Wright Group
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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