Commercial Finance Analyst

Sheridan Maine is partnering with a leading manufacturing business based in Poole to recruit a Commercial Finance Analyst.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional looking to develop their career within a high-performing finance team. The role would suit candidates with experience in commercial finance, management accounts, finance business partnering, financial analysis, project accounting, or FP&A. Working closely with senior finance leadership and operational stakeholders, the Commercial Finance Analyst will play a key role in revenue analysis, gross margin reporting, forecasting, financial controls, and business performance analysis across major projects.

The role:

As Commercial Finance Analyst, you will support financial decision-making by delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and commercial recommendations to operational and senior management teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing weekly and monthly revenue analysis and gross margin reporting
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast processes
• Analysing project performance, cost variances, and profitability trends
• Partnering with operational teams to improve commercial performance
• Supporting revenue recognition activities in line with IFRS15 / ASC606
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining financial controls
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, controls, and finance processes
• Developing management reporting using Excel and Power BI

About you:

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a Commercial Finance Analyst, Finance Analyst, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, or Finance Business Partner position.

What we’re looking for:

• Part-qualified or qualified CIMA, ACCA, or ACA status
• Strong commercial finance and financial analysis experience
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
• Experience with forecasting, management reporting, and variance analysis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of IFRS15 / ASC606 revenue recognition principles
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, projects, or contract environments would be beneficial

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

#J-18808-Ljbffr