Commercial Finance Analyst

  • Hays
  • Glasgow, Renfrewshire
  • Jun 20, 2025
Full time Banking

Job Description

Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner

Commercial Finance Analyst - 23-Month FTCLocation: Glasgow (with hybrid working - 2 days in office per week)
Salary: £45,000 - £48,800 + excellent Civil Service benefits Offices:

Your new company
NS&I (National Savings and Investments) is the UK government's savings bank, best known for Premium Bonds and backed by HM Treasury. Alongside offering savings products to the public, NS&I also provides payment and banking services to other government departments. As part of a wider transformation, they are seeking a commercially-minded, qualified finance professional to join their Glasgow office on a 23-month fixed-term contract.


Your new role
As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting NS&I's strategic and operational objectives. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you'll act as a trusted business partner across a portfolio of clients, including HMRC's Help to Save and Childcare Hours programmes.You'll deliver insightful financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial advice to both internal and external stakeholders. This is a high-impact role with regular engagement with HMRC and other government bodies, offering a unique opportunity to influence public sector financial strategy.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Full CCAB (or equivalent) accountancy qualification
  • Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
  • Advanced Excel and experience with planning/budgeting tools
  • Proven experience in financial modelling, forecasting, and performance reporting
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Experience in Financial Services and/or Public Sector (especially Central Government) is highly desirable.

What you'll get in return

  • Salary: £45,000 - £48,800 (Glasgow and other non-London locations)
  • Bonus: Performance-related monetary bonus
  • Pension: Civil Service pension with 28.9% employer contribution
  • Leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30), plus 9 public and privilege days
  • Flexible working: Option for a non-working day every fortnight
  • Work-life balance: Hybrid working with only 2 days per week in the office and quarterly travel to London
  • Additional benefits: Option to buy/sell up to 5 days of annual leave

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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