Commercial Finance Analyst Permanent NEW

Commercial Finance Analyst
Chiswick | Hybrid
Circa £50,000 + Bonus
Newly Created Role | Permanent, Full-Time

Cedar are working exclusively to recruit a Commercial Finance Analyst for a branded, fast-growing hospitality business. With hundreds of sites and ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an instantly recognisable industry leader in a newly created role.

Reporting into the Finance Business Partner, the Commercial Finance Analyst will act as a true business partner across site operations by using data and financial insights to drive performance and shape key commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance Analysis; analyse revenue & profitability across food, beverage and accommodation offerings.
• Business Partnering; work closely with operational leaders including, marketing and F&B to drive performance.
• Reporting & Insights; deliver weekly KPI dashboards and sales reports that deliver key information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Commercial Support; support pricing strategy, competitor benchmarking and product mix decisions.
• Planning & Forecasting; support budgeting & forecasting cycles, provide analytical support to commercial functions.
• Data Tools; leverage Power BI and Excel to enhance reporting and automate insight delivery.

The successful candidate for the position of Commercial Finance Analyst will:

• Be a part-qualified accountant (CIMA preferred) who is actively studying and has already passed some exams.
• Possess experience in a multi-site business (retail / hospitality are particularly useful).
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen (e.g. turning data into strategy / working with non-finance teams).
• Exhibit advanced Excel & Power BI skills – be able to build reports and deliver insights independently.
• Show excellent communication skills and be comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels.