Commercial Finance Analyst

📍 Slough | Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 from home)

🌍 Globally Recognised FMCG / Retail Brand

🎓 ACCA / CIMA Part-Qualified (Active Studier)

The Opportunity:

Want to see your numbers come to life on supermarket shelves?

We’re partnering with a globally recognised FMCG leader to hire a Commercial Finance Analyst to support a high-performing commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified ACCA or CIMA studier looking to move into a more commercially focused, forward-looking role.

If you’re coming from a management accounting background and want greater exposure to forecasting, margins, and strategic planning — this is your step up.

What You’ll Be Doing:

🔹 Forecasting & Budgeting

Own key elements of the forecasting and budgeting cycles, partnering with commercial teams to ensure accuracy and insight.

🔹 Planning & Performance Analysis

Provide clear financial analysis to support trading decisions, promotions, and investment planning.

🔹 Gross Margin Analysis

Monitor and analyse margin performance, identifying risks and opportunities to protect profitability.

🔹 Business Partnering

Work closely with Sales and Commercial stakeholders — translating numbers into meaningful, actionable insights.

Who This Role Suits:

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (actively studying)
• Background in management accounting or similar finance role
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Confident communicator who can challenge and influence
• Keen to move from reporting the numbers to shaping decisions

Why Apply?

• Exposure to a globally recognised FMCG environment
• Strong commercial visibility and stakeholder interaction
• Clear progression opportunities
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
• Supportive environment for continued study

This is an excellent move for someone ambitious, commercially curious, and ready to accelerate their finance career within a fast-paced FMCG & retail setting.

If this sounds like you — let’s talk.