The Commercial Finance Analyst supports Commercial Finance Managers and sales leads by providing analysis that helps shape pricing and broader commercial strategies for customer contract negotiations. This role works closely with colleagues across multiple business functions to ensure commercial proposals consider key financial, operational, and compliance factors. The position also maintains and enhances analytical models that support commercial decision-making and customer negotiations.
Responsibilities
- Compile accurate and timely CAF and pricing analyses to support customer contract negotiations and commercial strategy development.
- Evaluate pricing trends, market dynamics, competitive insights, and compliance requirements to inform pricing recommendations.
- Support the development of AOP and financial forecast pricing for assigned customer accounts.
- Ensure customer pricing proposals and bids comply with applicable commercial agreements, including MFN clauses.
- Maintain, update, and improve analytical models used by the Commercial Finance team.
- Administer metal pricing agreements, settlements, and hedging activities for assigned customers.
- Deliver ad hoc projects and financial analyses to support business and commercial objectives.
Required skills and experience
- Business degree or equivalent qualification.
- Finance qualification.
- Experience within a complex FMCG or manufacturing B2B environment.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage and interpret large volumes of data accurately.
- Advanced Excel modelling capabilities.
- Strong communication, influencing, and self-directed working skills.
About Ball
At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values - "We Care. We Work. We Win."- we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.
Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Job Grade
Job Grade: Global Grade 11
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Senior Analyst, Commercial Finance (Temporary contract) in Luton employer: Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where safety and compliance are paramount. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering growth within the company while contributing to a collaborative culture that values teamwork and innovation. Located in a thriving manufacturing hub, this role provides the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and equipment, ensuring a rewarding career path for those passionate about engineering and maintenance.
