Comm Finance Analyst to drive decision-making through insightful analysis and effective business partnering Your new company Your new company is one of the world’s leading independent retailers, with a vast network of over 2,500 sites across the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia, and the United States. With a reputation for innovation and operational excellence, they are embarking on a strategic finance transformation initiative following the success of a recent pilot project. Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in driving strategic decision-making through insightful analysis and effective business partnering across operational and senior management teams.You’ll be responsible for enhancing commercial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and delivering performance insights that influence long-term investment decisions. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration with shared services and regional teams. Key Duties include: Deliver regular performance reports with actionable insights to stakeholders Lead and facilitate monthly review meetings, driving accountability and follow-through Support budgeting and forecasting processes with trend-based analysis Assist with year-end audit queries related to performance Drive improvements in systems and reporting tools (SAP/POS) Prepare monthly Board Packs and detailed P&L analysis Conduct site-level performance reviews and benchmarking Partner with Regional Managers to improve YOY and bottom-line performance Analyse ROI on brand partnerships and support Capex decision-making Evaluate supplier changes and product launches from a financial perspective Create dashboards and visual reports for non-financial stakeholders What you'll need to succeed Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred – Part-qualified or QBE considered Proven experience in a Commercial Finance or FP&A role Strong Excel skills; Financial Modelling desirable Exposure to SAP, SQL, VBA or Macros is a plus Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work independently and challenge constructively Experience in multi-site retail or FMCG environments beneficial What you'll get in return You will receive a salary up to £50,000 with good company benefits. You will see clear career progression opportunities from the outset whilst also joining one of the fastest-growing businesses in the North of England. What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, please click “apply” and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. 4731748