Commercial Finance Analyst

Michael Page are working on a fantastic opportunity with a fast-moving, hospitality-led business in Chester that's at an exciting point in its growth. They've recently established a new Commercial Finance function, and this role sits right at the centre of it - ideal for someone looking to step into a commercially-facing finance role that blends analysis, business partnering, and strategic insight.

Client Details

This is more than just a reporting role. As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you'll play a key part in shaping how the business makes decisions - from operational performance to long-term planning. Working closely with the FP&A Manager, you'll deliver trading insights, forecast trends, and support senior stakeholders across multiple teams.

Your work will directly impact strategy. This is a business where finance has a seat at the table and where your ideas will be welcomed - not just your spreadsheets.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Commercial Finance Analyst includes:

• Interpreting daily and weekly performance data to provide actionable insights to the leadership team
• Supporting monthly reporting cycles and creating clear, concise KPI decks for senior stakeholders
• Designing and building tailored analysis to inform commercial decisions across the organisation
• Contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes, working cross-functionally to ensure accuracy and alignment
• Delivering high-quality ad hoc analysis to support both strategic and operational projects

Profile

The successful Commercial Finance Analyst should have:

• Strong analytical grounding, with advanced Excel skills and a solid grasp of financial modelling
• Excellent communication - confident presenting findings to senior stakeholders in a clear and compelling way
• A proactive mindset - someone who enjoys solving problems and can work independently when needed
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment (prior hospitality or multi-site sector experience would be a bonus)
• Part qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job Offer

The business is well-established but far from static. There's real appetite for change, and this newly created team is central to driving that. It's the kind of place where you'll be given the autonomy to make improvements, the support to develop, and the exposure to learn from a high-calibre leadership team.

• Competitive base salary: £35,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
• 10% annual bonus
• 25 days holiday + the option to buy more
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Perks platform (gym, retail, travel discounts etc.)
• Hybrid working (Chester HQ)