Commercial Finance Analyst

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.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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

Experience needed

• 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 strategyi>
• 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

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Employee assistance programme
• Electric car scheme
• Clear career progression and development opportunities

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