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Commercial Finance and Operations Analyst, Bedford
Client: JMR Global | Executive Search
Location: Bedford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
16.06.2025
Expiry Date:
31.07.2025
Job Description:
Are you a finance professional ready to step into a strategic, visible, and influential role?
We are seeking a commercially astute, financially literate, and proactive analyst to drive automation, financial planning, and commercial insight across multiple business functions. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll transform raw financial data into actionable insights and introduce AI-driven processes to improve spend management, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the COO to provide a strategic view of departmental spend across HR, IT, Tech, Operations, and Product.
* Analyse financial data from sources like Sage, Oracle, SAP, and create dynamic reports and dashboards.
* Lead automation and AI tool implementation to streamline invoice approvals, financial reporting, and budgeting.
* Identify opportunities for smarter procurement, outsourcing, or renegotiation to reduce costs.
* Engage in forecasting, planning, and scenario modeling, including pricing and vendor strategies.
* Collaborate with Finance and Retail Directors to standardize reporting practices.
* Assist with implementing payment and billing systems, especially for corporate clients using RVS services.
* Introduce best practices in commercial operations, preferably with vendor/seller experience.
Employment Details
* Permanent, Full-time (35 hours/week)
* Experience in commercial finance, operations, or transformation; qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or experienced financial professional.
* Advanced Excel skills, with automation experience preferred.
* Experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Power BI AI visuals, CoPilot, or automation platforms.
* Self-starter with high initiative and ability to challenge existing processes.
* Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with staff and senior stakeholders.
* Experience leading finance modernization and automation projects.
* Commercial mindset with pricing, scenario modeling, and investment analysis skills.
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