Senior Financial Analyst – Commercial

Biffa

. Partner with Corporate and Major New Business Sales teams to provide commercial finance insight, challenge and advice throughout the sales and tender process .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial modelling, analytical skills, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. Proficient in month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and utilizing tools like Power BI and Excel to enhance commercial finance processes.

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Financial ModellingAnalytical SkillsMonth-End ReportingBudgeting And ForecastingPower BI

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCommercial FinanceProfitability AssessmentSales Performance AnalysisData Automation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsProactive ApproachStakeholder Influence

Tools & Technologies

Power BIExcelSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCAACACIMA

Industry Keywords

Commercial AccountingSales EnvironmentTenderingBusiness PerformanceContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Corporate and Major New Business Sales teams to provide commercial finance insight, challenge and advice throughout the sales and tender process
Support high-quality, profitable decision-making
Provide financial reporting and performance analysis, including month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting
Identify key drivers, risks and opportunities and translate financial data into actionable insight
Analyse sales and commercial performance, including win/loss trends and drivers
Identify opportunities to improve conversion, profitability and overall business performance
Lead the calculation and governance of sales incentive schemes
Ensure accurate, timely and well-controlled bonus reporting
Drive continuous improvement and effective business partnering across Finance, Sales and Operations
Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation and use of Power BI, SharePoint and Excel

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2 years’ experience in a commercial finance, commercial accounting or financial analysis role, ideally within a sales, tendering or new business environment
Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
Ability to assess commercial opportunities, understand profitability and use financial insight to support and influence business decisions
ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification desirable but not essential
Solid experience of month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting
Advanced Excel and Power BI skills
Interest in using data, automation and technology to improve commercial finance processes
Confidence to challenge assumptions and influence senior stakeholders
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
Highly organised and proactive, with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Full UK driving licence
Flexibility to travel to Biffa sites, including occasional overnight stays

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to travel to Biffa sites, including occasional overnight stays