Average Commercial Analyst salary in Birmingham

About the Business An opportunity to be a Commercial Analyst for a service business based in Solihull. It’s a long-running company with a global outreach that’s constantly expanding. Main Duties: As a Commercial Analyst, your main duties include: Business partnering and building relationships with new and existing external and internal stakeholdersCarrying out variance and trend analyses on actual sales and revenue performance versus budget, forecast, business plan and contract minimum guaranteesPreparing commercial reports, summaries and presentations for the Executive Board and shareholders as requiredBecoming the Company’s recognised expert in commercial financial management (budgets, forecast modelling and evaluation) of concession partnersAssisting in the continuing growth of commercial revenuesAssisting in gathering of information to enable the commercial department’s long- and medium-term financial planningMaintenance, inputting and development of the commercial databases Location / Office / Culture The role is based in Solihull and offers hybrid working of 2/3 days a week in the office. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience in a finance roleKnowledge of statistical concepts and trend analysis techniquesLiteracy in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointA methodical approach to problem solvingThe ability to produce accurate reports with tight deadlines Why Join the business Performance bonusesCompany pension schemesEmployee discountsOccupational health About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: KS39339

Your new company We are supporting a growth SME manufacturing company looking to recruit a Commercial Finance Analyst to support their growth plans.Your new role This is an exciting role in which you will be joining the strategy team to establish the FP&A processes of the company. You will be supporting the Director of Strategy to implement these processes, as well as working with the Finance Director and Senior Managers to uncover commercial data, and support in making key commercial decisions.An example of a successful application includes:- Part-qualified or newly Qualified Accountant- Extensive experience, either in Management Accounts or financial analysis- Some experience in business partnering would be ideal but not essential.- Ability to go to the office 4 days per week with one day work from home- A forward-thinking attitude with the ability to take initiative and not follow a set path What you'll need to succeedWe are looking for candidates looking to move away from the traditional month-end process and work in a commercial role. You will have excellent IT and excel skills and the ability to communicate with non-finance stakeholders. This is a superb opportunity to develop your business partnering and analysis skills. What you'll get in returnA basic salary between £45000-50000 plus a quarterly bonus and hybrid working after probation. You will also join a company during an exciting period of expansion.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are delighted to be working exclusively with a highly successful and fast-growing business based in Birmingham to recruit a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst. This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders in a commercially focused, strategic finance position. This business operates in a dynamic, performance-driven sector and has ambitious plans for the next 3-5 years. As part of their continued investment in their finance function, they are seeking a commercially astute and forward-thinking qualified accountant to take ownership of key areas of analysis, strategic planning and business partnering. Key Responsibilities As Senior Commercial Finance Analyst you will be responsible for the following: Lead detailed sales performance analysis, identifying key trends and drivers to support decision-making Drive margin analysis across products, channels and customers, with a view to improving profitability Monitor and interpret key KPI's across the business, providing actionable insight to senior leaders Play a pivotal role in budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives Support long-term strategic planning, including detailed 5-year plans and scenario modelling Partner with commercial and operational teams to challenge assumptions and influence business strategy Present clear and concise analysis to finance and non-finance stakeholders alike Key Requirements For this Senior Commercial Finance Analyst role the successful candidate will possess the following: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong commercial acumen, with a proven track record in a similar analytical or business partnering role Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with BI tools is a plus Able to work with pace and precision in a fast-moving environment Confident communicator, comfortable challenging senior stakeholders and adding value beyond the numbers Degree in accountancy, business or economics. What's on Offer: Salary up to £75,000, dependent on experience Discretionary annual bonus Comprehensive benefits package Flexible hybrid working model (typically 2-3 days in the office per week) Genuine opportunity to make a strategic impact and progress within a growing business This is a rare opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of its growth journey, where you can genuinely shape the commercial direction of the organisation. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.