Commercial Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner £35,000–£40,000 (up to £45,000 for the right person) Full-time | On-site | Oakham Are you a confident and commercially minded Commercial Finance Analyst looking to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy understanding how products are costed, how margins are built, and how financial decisions shape a manufacturing business? If so, this is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturing organisation in Oakham as they strengthen their commercial finance capability. It's the perfect move for a Commercial Finance Analyst who wants more exposure, more influence, and the chance to directly impact business performance. ⭐ Why This Role? This isn't a back-office reporting position. As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will become a true business partner to the commercial team — supporting customer discussions, analysing margins, and influencing decisions that drive growth. You'll gain exposure to new finance systems, costing tools, Power BI developments, and broader finance responsibilities as the business evolves. If you're a Commercial Finance Analyst who is ambitious, curious, and eager to grow, you will thrive here. The Role As Commercial Finance Analyst, your responsibilities will include: Creating daily, weekly, and monthly commercial revenue reports Delivering gross margin analysis and identifying profitability opportunities Conducting stock movement and obsolete stock analysis Performing labour analysis, developing KPIs, and supporting cost improvement initiatives Managing and maintaining costing data, including weekly costings and BOM structures Supporting reporting requirements for well-known national brands (e.g. wastage, cost drivers, margin analysis) Attending meetings with the commercial team and customers to provide financial insight Contributing to the development of new finance systems, dashboards, and reporting automation This role is ideal for a Commercial Finance Analyst who enjoys variety, visibility, and partnering closely with operations and commercial stakeholders. Who We're Looking For Essential Qualities Strong commercial awareness — understanding cost drivers, margins, and operations Confident and articulate — able to communicate with commercial teams and external customers Analytical, inquisitive, and comfortable working with detail Ambitious and willing to learn — the business will develop you Experience & Skills Experience in commercial finance, cost analysis, management accounting or manufacturing finance Understanding of gross margin, materials, labour and stock movement Strong Excel capability; Power BI experience is beneficial Exposure to costings or BOMs preferred (but training is provided) Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA welcome Some practical finance experience required (not suitable for brand-new graduates) What's On Offer £35,000–£40,000 salary (up to £45,000 for exceptional experience) Study support available A supportive environment with strong mentorship A role designed for progression — perfect for a developing Location This is a fully on-site role based in Oakham. The business values collaboration, quick decision-making, and strong team communication — making office presence essential. Ready to Advance Your Career as a Commercial Finance Analyst? If you're excited by the blend of analysis, customer interaction, and real commercial impact — and want to grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organisation — we'd love to speak with you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.