Commercial Finance Analyst
Commercial Finance Analyst
Reporting to: Senior FBP
Location: Manchester
Join Spectrum Brands, a ~$3B global consumer products company with a portfolio of trusted, market-leading brands including Remington, Russell Hobbs, Black & Decker, George Foreman and PowerXL.
We are looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our HPC EMEA Commercial Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Sales, Marketing and Finance stakeholders across multiple European markets, supporting commercial decision-making through financial analysis, planning, reporting and business partnering.
You will play an important role in supporting profitable growth, performance visibility and financial governance within the assigned European business hub or markets. The role offers broad exposure to commercial and financial topics in a dynamic international environment.
This role is based in Manchester, and we’re looking for candidates who are already located in the area. You’ll be expected to work onsite three days per week, giving you the opportunity to collaborate closely with the team while maintaining some flexibility.
The Role
As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will support a wide range of commercial finance activities, including:
- Partnering with Sales, Marketing and other Finance teams to provide financial insights and decision support
- Supporting planning and forecasting processes in collaboration with relevant business and Finance stakeholders
- Preparing sales, Gross Margin and profitability reporting, including financial commentary and performance analysis
- Analysing business performance, investigating variances and identifying emerging risks and opportunities
- Supporting customer profitability reviews, commercial initiatives and customer negotiations
- Supporting the financial review and control of marketing investments, including budget tracking, variance analysis and challenge of underlying financial assumptions
- Supporting pricing reviews and governance processes
- Supporting month-end close activities, including customer bonus reporting, accrual reviews and related financial analysis
- Supporting SAP S/4HANA and reporting transformation initiatives
- Ensuring high standards of governance, documentation and financial control
About You
We are looking for someone who combines strong analytical capabilities with a genuine interest in commercial decision-making.
You’ll likely have
- A finance or business-related degree and working towards an accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA)
- 2+ years of experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Sales Controlling, Management Accounting or a related Finance role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good understanding of planning, forecasting, reporting and financial performance management
- Ability to translate financial analysis into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
- Experience working with large datasets and financial reporting tools
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with ERP systems; SAP S/4 HANA experience is an advantage
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- The confidence to challenge assumptions and provide constructive recommendations
- A proactive mindset and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us?
This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your Commercial Finance career within a global consumer goods organisation.
You will
- Gain broad exposure to commercial and financial decision-making across multiple European markets
- Work closely with senior Sales, Marketing and Finance stakeholders
- Develop expertise across planning, forecasting, pricing, profitability and business partnering
- Be part of a collaborative international finance team
- Contribute to major transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA and reporting improvements
- Build valuable experience in a business-facing finance role
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Annual bonus
- Life assurance
- Private healthcare
- Colleague discount
- Hybrid working: three days on site and two days working from home
