Commercial Finance Analyst
Full Time, 39 Hours
Permanent
Hybrid working (Head Office Windermere – minimum 3 days per week)
Salary - Competitive
As a Commercial Finance Analyst at Lakeland, you will play a critical role in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to support business decision-making and drive commercial performance.
Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager and supporting the Head of Commercial Finance, you will act as a Finance Business Partner to key stakeholders across the business, fostering strong collaborative relationships to ensure alignment of financial and operational goals.
You will be a key contributor to the monthly management accounts process, combining the responsibilities of a Management Accountant and Finance Analyst. Your role will involve detailed analysis of financial performance, identification of trends, risks, and opportunities, and the communication of actionable insights that influence strategic and operational decisions.
With a strong commercial focus, you will provide critical support across various business areas, enabling informed decisions through robust financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis. Your ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful narratives will be essential in supporting performance improvement and delivering value across the organisation.
* You’re comfortable with numbers and familiar with accounting principles, holding either an AAT qualification or being part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA. You’ve worked with computerised finance systems before and are confident using Excel and other Microsoft Office tools to compile reports, identify trends, and interpret financial data.
* You have a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of ownership over your work. You prefer to complete tasks properly and on time. You’re comfortable working independently to solve problems but also enjoy collaborating with a team where support and idea-sharing are encouraged.
* You’re naturally curious and always seeking ways to improve processes or help others understand their budgets better. You’re proactive, speak up when needed, and are willing to take the lead on initiatives.
* You excel at building relationships across the business and are comfortable engaging with colleagues at all levels. Your communication style is clear and concise—you can explain financial information in a way that makes sense to non-finance colleagues.
* You bring energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to your work, with the confidence to take responsibility and adaptability to manage change. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and develop your career in commercial finance, this could be an excellent fit for you.
Founded in the early 1960s, Lakeland began by selling home-freezing bags from the Rayner family garage in Windermere. While we've grown substantially, our core values of quality, innovation, and exceptional customer care remain unchanged.
Today, we offer over 4,000 kitchen and home products, carefully curated to make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. From our state-of-the-art dispatch centre in Kendal, we send thousands of parcels daily across the UK and beyond.
With a nationwide network of stores—from Aberdeen to Exeter—and more opening soon, Lakeland continues to be a trusted name in homes across the country. We are proud of our heritage, excited about our future, and committed to delivering products and services that truly make a difference.
There are many reasons to join Lakeland. Besides being part of a friendly, supportive, and passionate team, we offer a competitive salary, a group personal pension plan, 29 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays), and generous discounts on our products—perfect for yourself or as gifts.
We pride ourselves on a positive working environment, whether based at our Windermere HQ or elsewhere in the business. It’s a place where hard work is supported, contributions are valued, and everyone can enjoy their work. We also celebrate success and foster a fun, engaging workplace both in and outside of work.
At Lakeland, you’ll be part of a team that values your contribution, encourages development, and believes in making work rewarding—personally and professionally.
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