Commercial Finance Analyst

Commercial Finance Analyst

The Commercial Financial Analyst provides analytical and operational finance support to the Commercial Finance team. This role supports reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and sales performance management, while partnering cross-functionally with the Commercial organization. The analyst translates financial data into actionable insights to inform decision-making, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance business performance.

Essential duties include analyzing financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities impacting business performance. Prepare clear, concise, and insight-driven reporting and presentations for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Support forecasting processes by consolidating data, validating inputs, performing analysis, and preparing summary outputs. Contribute to the annual budgeting process, including data consolidation, template management, and variance analysis. Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve reporting efficiency and decision support. Calculate and support administration of sales incentive compensation for regional teams, as required. Partner with cost center owners to track and manage operating expenses and identify cost optimization opportunities. Support monthly close and ongoing reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data. Assist in pricing analysis and business case development, providing data-driven insights under guidance of senior team members. Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance, and Analytics teams on ad hoc analyses and strategic initiatives.

Minimum qualification requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related analytical role (internships and co-ops accepted). Exposure to financial forecasting, budgeting, or financial reporting. Experience working cross-functionally or supporting team-based projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, foundational financial modeling). Familiarity with financial systems or ERP tools (e.g., SAP) preferred. Working knowledge of accounting principles. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present findings effectively. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work both independently and collaboratively.