Graduate Finance Analyst Dunfermline | Permanent | Full-time Launch your commercial career and help influence the financial performance of one of Scotland's best known and trusted brands. Work directly with senior leaders, shape commercial decisions, and build your career within a fast-growing and strategically important area of the business. CR Smith is one of the UK's largest home improvement companies, with a highly recognisable brand synonymous with quality and service. Rated Excellent on Trustpilot, with more than 6,000 reviews, and voted best in the UK within our sector by Which?, customer experience is at the heart of everything we do. Continued growth across our New Build, Social Housing and Commercial has created an opportunity for an ambitious Graduate Finance Analyst to join our expanding Commercial Team at our Dunfermline Head Office. Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, this is a unique opportunity for an Accounting or Finance graduate who wants more than a traditional finance role. Rather than simply recording business performance, you will work closely with clients, operational teams, and senior management to help influence commercial outcomes, improve profitability, and support business growth. From day one, you will be encouraged to take ownership of projects, contribute to commercial negotiations, and develop the skills required to become a future commercial leader within the business. Exceptional Salary & Benefits Package ✓ Highly competitive salary ✓ Company pension contribution ✓ 31 days paid annual leave ✓ Dedicated in-office GP access ✓ Subsidised freshly cooked meals at our staff bistro ✓ Structured induction and mentoring ✓ Professional development and ongoing training ✓ Company support and funding towards professional qualifications including ACCA, CIMA, Quantity Surveying or other relevant postgraduate disciplines ✓ Excellent career progression opportunities ✓ Staff discounts on the Lorimer range ✓ Long-term stability with an established Scottish brand ✓ Healthcare and wellbeing benefits including discounts on selected gym memberships, fitness technology, sportswear, bikes and golf products The Role This is more than a graduate position. You will gain exposure to the commercial, operational, and client-facing aspects of the business while developing the analytical, negotiation, and project management skills needed to build a successful commercial career. Prepare, submit, and agree, customer valuations. Analyse contract profitability, margins and commercial performance. Assist with pricing reviews, variations, and commercial proposals. Support negotiations with clients and key stakeholders. Develop and maintain pricing models and commercial reporting tools. Produce forecasts, budgets, and business performance analysis. Take ownership of individual projects and improvement initiatives. Build relationships with clients, operational teams, procurement and finance functions. Support contract mobilisation and commercial project delivery. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Commercial Team. About You You will be degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline and be looking to build a career that combines financial analysis with commercial decision-making. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Commercially curious and interested in how businesses generate profit and create value. Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership and responsibility. Confident communicator with the desire to engage directly with clients and stakeholders. An interest in negotiation, commercial agreements, and project leadership. Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively within a team. Ambitious, driven and keen to develop into a future commercial professional or manager. Experience within construction, manufacturing, social housing, new build or other project-based industries would be advantageous but is not essential. Full and extensive training will be provided on CR Smith systems and commercial processes. Why CR Smith? You will join a successful business with ambitious growth plans, a strong market reputation, and a growing pipeline of work. Unlike many graduate programs, this role offers genuine responsibility from the outset, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to influence real commercial decisions. Whether your future aspirations are in commercial finance, quantity surveying, contract management or senior business leadership, CR Smith will provide the training, support and opportunities needed to accelerate your development. If you are looking for responsibility, progression, stability, and an outstanding overall package, we would like to hear from you.
Graduate Finance Analyst in Dunfermline employer: CR SMITH GLAZIERS LTD
CR Smith is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Dunfermline where you can take commercial ownership of significant contracts and directly influence the growth of our Commercial Team. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive salary packages, and a culture that prioritises customer experience and wellbeing, we provide our team with the autonomy and support needed to thrive in their careers. Join us for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact within one of Scotland's most recognised brands.
