Commercial Finance Analyst
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Sharon Tanner
Branch Manager
Sharon.tanner@focusresourcing.co.uk
T: 01189 567064
Sharon will be your contact throughout the recruitment process.
Commercial Finance Analyst
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and growing organisation based in the outskirts of Reading. We are looking for a driven and ambitious Finance Analyst with around 2+ years' experience who is eager to develop their career in a commercially focused environment. This role is ideal for a recent graduate who has gained at least 2 + years finance experience and is now ready to take the next step into a role that offers real exposure to business strategy, financial modelling, and project decision-making.
- Building and maintaining Excel-based financial models to support business growth and contract changes
- Performing scenario analysis to evaluate financial risks and opportunities
- Supporting investment appraisal activities using metrics such as NPV, IRR, and ROI
- Collaborating with multiple departments to gather insights and improve model accuracy
- Assisting with financial reporting for long-term contracts
- Supporting bid pricing and commercial decision-making
- Reviewing performance of new and existing contracts to drive profitability
- Ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data, identifying and resolving discrepancies
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Around 2+ years' experience in a finance or analytical role
- Strong Excel skills (formulas, modelling, data manipulation)
- An interest in commercial finance and business strategy
- Understanding of key financial concepts (e.g., discounted cash flow, IRR, NPV)
- A numerical, analytical, and inquisitive mindset
- Strong communication skills - able to present complex data clearly
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Employee assistance programme
- Electric car scheme
- Clear career progression and development opportunities
Your personal recruitment consultant
Sharon Tanner
Branch Manager
Sharon.tanner@focusresourcing.co.uk
T: 01189 567064
Sharon will be your contact throughout the recruitment process.