Commercial Finance Analyst

  • WHITAKER SMITH RECRUITMENT LTD
  • May 08, 2026
Full time Banking

Job Description

Commercial Finance Analyst

Based: Salford/Manchester

Salary: up to £30k + car allowance + benefits including healthcare, enhanced pension & study support

you must have a driving licence to be considered, UK travel required 1-2 times monthly)

We are working with a UK leading business recruiting a Commercial Finance Analyst role into their growing finance team. This is a dynamic & varied role playing a key role in driving commercial/financial performance across a set number of UK sites. This role is highly visible in the business offering fantastic exposure at this level and a really great role to develop your commercial skills supporting decision making, financial analysis, reporting & management accounts

Role:

  • Support the preparation of accurate and timely month end management accounts
  • Regular financial review meetings with sales/operations/wider finance teams
  • Identify opportunities to enhance margin and profitability
  • Ensuring new contract tenders are financially sound, working with the Commercial Finance Manager to enhance and deliver
  • Prepare budgets and forecasts in line with company accounting policies
  • Deliver insightful sales and cost analysis to support decision-making
  • Assist with wider finance & commercial elements & projects

Experience

  • Finance degree OR AAT qualified / studying ACCA/CIMA with a desire to progress and qualify in future
  • Strong communication skills & confident - able to deal with senior leaders in the business daily challenging where required.
  • Proactive and self-motivated, with a commercially aware mind
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment

This is a truly fantastic role to start/continue your career in with plenty opportunity for internal progression. Please send your CV for immediate consideration