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Commercial Finance Analyst - £55,000 - £60,000 + bonus and benefits – Reading, Berkshire - Hybrid (3 days in the office)
FryerMiles is delighted to be working on an exciting opportunity that has arisen for an ambitious and analytically minded Commercial Finance Analyst to join a growing organisation, providing high-quality financial and commercial insight to support business performance and drive operational efficiency.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in analysing financial performance, monitoring overheads, identifying cost-saving opportunities and supporting informed business decisions. You will work closely with finance colleagues and wider business stakeholders, using data-driven analysis to highlight risks, uncover opportunities and improve financial performance.
This role would suit a proactive finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, improving reporting processes and translating complex financial information into meaningful commercial insight.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis
- Produce timely, accurate and insightful management information for key stakeholders.
- Analyse monthly overheads performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
- Develop and enhance financial reports, dashboards and KPIs to support business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy and automation, including through tools such as Power BI.
Month-End & Financial Controls
- Support month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors in relation to overheads.
- Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and processes.
Commercial Insight & Cost Optimisation
- Analyse business processes and expenditure to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and cost control.
- Provide actionable financial analysis and recommendations to influence business decisions.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation to understand business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support annual budgeting and in-year forecasting processes.
- Develop and maintain robust budgeting and forecasting models.
- Challenge assumptions using data-driven analysis to improve forecast accuracy and financial efficiency. xgikmsk
You will be a highly analytical and commercially minded finance professional with strong financial modelling skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to turn financial data into practical business recommendations.
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FryerMiles is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values accuracy and efficiency in financial processes. Located in Newbury, Berkshire, employees benefit from a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, all while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
