Commercial Finance Analyst

Role Overview The Commercial Finance Analyst supports the financial performance, governance and commercial management of a defined portfolio of 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 suits a commercially minded analyst with strong analytical capability, attention to detail and the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insight for non‑finance stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Client Finance Support Commercial Finance Manager 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 escalate 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. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential Part or fully qualified accountant ( ACCA, CIMA or local equivalent) or strong academic background in finance, accounting or economics. 2–4 years’ 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. Ability to analyse complex data sets and present clear, concise insights. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Experience in a project‑based, services, media, marketing or agency environment. Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and commercial modelling. Experience working in a multi‑entity or international environment. Familiarity with ERP systems and BI / reporting tools. Personal Attributes High attention to detail with strong analytical curiosity. Proactive and eager to learn, with a solutions‑focused mindset. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Collaborative and relationship‑oriented. Able to balance accuracy with pace and pragmatism. Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders in a compelling way   #LI-NM1#LI-Hybrid