Purpose of the job
Our Commercial Finance Analysts support the financial performance, governance and commercial management of a defined portfolio of our clients. The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting and insights to support decision‑making, profitability improvement and effective financial control.
The position will suit a commercially minded analyst with strong investigative capability. You’ll have a high level of attention to detail and the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
We are seeking someone who is analytically curious, with high attention to detail and a solutions focused mindset. You’ll need to display proactivity and an eagerness to learn, be collaborative, relationship orientated and comfortable working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
This role will operate on a Hybrid basis, spending time every week with the team in the local office.
This is a permanent position requiring permanent eligibility to work in The UK. Student and Graduate visa holders are not eligible for this role.
Key responsibilities
Commercial + client finance
- Support Commercial Finance leadership in the financial management of client accounts
- Assist with the analysis of client contracts, scopes of work and business cases, highlighting commercial risks and opportunities
- Prepare and maintain client budget and forecast models, identifying variances and emerging trends
- Produce profitability analysis at client, account or project level to support commercial reviews and negotiations
Business partnering + insight
- Act as a finance support partner to client teams
- Translate financial data into clear insights to support commercial decision‑making
- Respond to ad‑hoc commercial and financial analysis requests in a timely and accurate manner
- Support growth initiatives through financial modelling and scenario analysis
Financial reporting + planning
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly management information, including P+L analysis and variance commentary
- Support the month‑end close process, including accruals, revenue recognition and reconciliations, in line with internal policies
- Assist with annual budgeting and rolling forecasting cycles
- Maintain and improve reporting tools and dashboards to enhance visibility and insight
Governance, controls + compliance
- Support adherence to internal financial controls, policies and governance frameworks
- Assist in balance sheet reconciliations and follow‑up of open actions with Financial Controllership and Finance Operations
- Support internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation and analysis as required
- Identify data quality or control issues and elevate appropriately
Business optimization + continuous improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data quality and analytical insight
- Support cost control and margin improvement initiatives through structured analysis
- Contribute ideas for process improvements and automation within Commercial Finance
- Maintain accurate documentation of models, assumptions and methodologies
Knowledge, skills + experience
- Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, CMA, ACCA)
- Experience in a finance analyst, commercial finance or finance business partnering role
- Strong understanding of P+L and basic balance sheet concepts
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis – the ability to analyse complex data sets and present clear, concise insights
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders in a compelling way
- Ideally you would have experience in a project‑based, services, media, marketing or agency environment and have exposure to budgeting, forecasting and commercial modelling
- Experience working in a multi‑entity or international environment and familiarity with ERP systems and BI / reporting tools would be advantageous
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