Full job descriptionCommercial 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 & Insight*Analyse 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 Optimisation*Evaluate 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 Change*Support 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 & Modelling*Extract, 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 & Evaluation*Support 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 Engagement*Partner 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.