Commercial Finance Analyst

Commercial Finance Analyst Location: Liverpool
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Study Support
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join a rapidly growing business based in Liverpool.

This is a broad and highly visible role that will see you partnering with stakeholders across the business to provide meaningful financial insight, support strategic decision-making, and drive commercial performance. Working within an ambitious and fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in forecasting, reporting, profitability analysis and business partnering activities.

This position would suit a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their commercial finance and FP&A experience within a growing organisation.

Key ResponsibilitiesForecasting, Reporting & Analysis • Support the production and maintenance of rolling sales, stock and cashflow forecasts.

• Assist with weekly cashflow reporting and working capital analysis.


• Produce and maintain monthly KPI and management reporting packs.


• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning activities.


• Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.


• Deliver accurate and timely weekly and monthly financial reporting.

Business Partnering • Work closely with budget holders and department managers to monitor financial performance.

• Analyse variances against budget and provide meaningful commentary.


• Support budget-setting and reforecasting processes.


• Act as a key finance contact for operational stakeholders across the business.


• Translate financial information into clear commercial insights.

Commercial Performance Analysis • Monitor sales and margin performance across multiple sales channels.

• Analyse product, customer and channel profitability.


• Identify performance trends, risks and opportunities to drive profitability.


• Support commercial reviews and performance reporting.


• Provide insight into market and competitor activity.

Process Improvement • Continuously improve financial reporting, forecasting tools and processes.

• Utilise Excel and financial systems to improve reporting efficiency and automation.


• Support a variety of commercial and finance-related projects as the business continues to grow.

About YouEssential • Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with ongoing studies toward qualification.

• Previous experience within Commercial Finance, FP&A, Financial Analysis or a similar role.


• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large, complex datasets.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.


• Confident communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.


• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

What's on Offer? • £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary

• Performance-related bonus


• Study support towards a professional accounting qualification


• Generous staff discount


• On-site gym facilities


• Free parking


• Regular team and company events


• Opportunity to join a growing business with genuine career development prospects

If you're looking for a commercially focused finance role where you can make a real impact and develop your career within a thriving business, we'd love to hear from you.

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