Commercial Analyst

Axon Moore are delighted to be recruiting for a Commercial Analyst on behalf of a well-established organisation based in Lancaster. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical and commercially minded individual who enjoys turning data into meaningful insight. Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you'll partner with stakeholders across multiple departments to provide reporting, analysis and recommendations that support business performance and strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys investigating trends, identifying opportunities for improvement and influencing decision-making through accurate, insightful analysis. You'll have the opportunity to become a trusted business partner, helping the wider organisation make informed, data-driven decisions. The Role Your responsibilities will include: Commercial Reporting & Analysis • Produce and maintain KPI dashboards and management reports. • Analyse commercial, operational and financial performance to identify trends and opportunities. • Develop customer, product and departmental reporting to support strategic decision-making. • Monitor key business performance metrics and provide actionable insight. • Present analysis clearly, making recommendations to improve business performance. • Support senior management with meaningful management information and ad hoc analysis. Data & Reporting • Extract, manipulate and analyse data from multiple systems. • Ensure the accuracy, consistency and integrity of reporting. • Improve reporting processes and data quality across the business. • Identify opportunities to automate routine reporting and increase efficiency. • Develop new reports and dashboards to meet evolving business requirements. Commercial Finance Support • Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning activities. • Assist with cost and margin analysis. • Provide analytical support for business improvement initiatives and projects. • Support the wider finance team with reporting and analysis as required. Continuous Improvement • Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements. • Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement. • Help drive a more commercially focused, data-led approach across the organisation. About You We're looking for someone who can combine strong analytical ability with excellent communication skills. You will ideally have: • Experience in a Commercial Analyst, Finance Analyst, Business Analyst or similar analytical role. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookups and complex formulas. • Experience working with large datasets from multiple sources. • The ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise way. • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. • A naturally curious mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Desirable Experience • Experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools. • Experience with ERP or finance systems. • Exposure to financial reporting, budgeting or forecasting. • Knowledge of operational, commercial or procurement reporting. Salary & Benefits • £30,000 - £35,000 • Company pension • Employee Assistance Programme • Virtual GP service • Cycle to Work scheme • Subsidised canteen • Free on-site parking • Additional employee wellbeing benefits Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact George Oyston at Axon Moore.