Commercial Finance Analyst

Commercial Finance Analyst

• Location: Hybrid (flexible, with some office presence)
• Salary: £45,000 + Benefits
• Full-time | Permanent

Forge Talent is partnered with a national charity organisation supporting some of the most vulnerable people in society. With ongoing investment in transformation, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation with commercial thinking at its core.

They’re now looking to appoint a Commercial Finance Analyst to support financial planning and performance across their central and corporate functions. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong relationship-building skills with a proactive mindset, someone who doesn’t just report the numbers but wants to drive positive change through them.

You’ll need to be actively studying ACCA or CIMA, with a clear intention to qualify in the next couple of years. In return, you’ll get exposure to senior stakeholders, meaningful projects, and the chance to shape how finance adds value in a purpose-led organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with key central functions (HR, IT, Legal, etc.) to deliver budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting.
• Deputise for the Commercial Finance Manager when required.
• Lead the monthly performance packs with variance analysis and insightful commentary.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support decision-making.
• Support strategic investment appraisals and business case development.
• Drive financial insight to identify cost drivers, track KPIs, and recommend efficiencies.
• Ensure alignment with internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility and accountability.

What You’ll Need:

• Part-qualified or finalist (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experience in a commercial, FP&A, or management accounting role
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Excellent communicator able to challenge, influence, and explain finance to non-finance
• A naturally proactive, detail-focused and commercially minded problem solver
• Experience in health, housing or not-for-profit sectors is a bonus but not essential

Why Apply:

• High visibility across senior stakeholders
• Clear progression into a fully qualified Commercial Finance Business Partner role
• Hybrid working with genuine flexibility
• Mission-led business that balances purpose with commercial rigour