COMMERCIAL FINANCE ANALYST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: August 1, 2024 - The Commercial Finance Analyst brings expertise in interpreting financial statements and driving insightful recommendations. This role demands high energy, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment, and proficient use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with a preference for those knowledgeable in Tableau. The position exhibits strong communication skills, is CA/CPA qualified, and thrives in collaborative, cross-functional settings to enhance business outcomes.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Commercial Finance Analyst Resume
- Financial Modeling
- Data Analysis
- Budget Management
- Risk Assessment
- Financial Reporting
- Forecasting
- Excel Proficiency
- SQL Knowledge
- Regulatory Compliance
- ERP Software Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Negotiation Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership Skills
Summary of Commercial Finance Analyst Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Finance with 5 years of Experience
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to positively influence the agenda
- Consistently works against the right priorities and takes the initiative to find ways to get better results
- Demonstrates a ‘can-do’ attitude and sense of passion, enjoyment and pride about work
- Intermediate Excel skills (pivots / vlookups)
- SAP knowledge an advantage
- Experience working in an FMCG or Blue-Chip organization
- Resilient, and able to cope with high levels of change
- Strong Excel and modelling skills
- Experience in a commercial finance-focused role within a large, complex & fast-paced organization and experience in partnering with business
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting and reporting
- Experience in process improvement in management reporting and business governance
2. BA in Business Administration with 4 years of Experience
- Experience in financial planning, analysis and/or accounting.
- Experience from retail, fashion or FMCG industry strongly desired.
- Ability to interpret financial statements, analyze results, identify key issues, and provide recommendations.
- High energy and willingness to drive a global agenda.
- Comfortable multitasking and adapting to a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive business results.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (with focus on Excel and PowerPoint)
- Ability to learn new financial information systems and to work between various IT systems efficiently and accurately.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of CA/CPA qualified
- A strong record of working collaboratively and constructively within a team and with cross-functional business partners
- High proficiency in Excel skills and experience/exposure to tableau reporting would be advantageous
3. BA in Economics with 3 years of Experience
- Financial and commercial experience within a major FMCG company or accounting firm
- Ability to influence cross-functional team members
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Effective planning and project management skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Takes pride in presenting quality, accurate work first time
- Advanced Excel and modeling skills
- Experience with reporting systems and tools (JDE/ Hyperion preferred not essential)
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Strong eye for detail and a ‘Right First Time’ approach
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining a high quality of output
4. BA in Accounting with 4 years of Experience
- Ability to build rapport and present in a professional manner including partnering with non-finance.
- Strong Excel and reporting tools user, with previous successes in optimizing processes.
- Competent in delivering valued insight and analysis.
- Strong Microsoft Excel user
- Strong understanding of the commercial finance function with experience calculating internal and sales commissions and sales mix.
- Experience with complex ERP systems such as Oracle
- Highly proficient and experienced with MS Office tools, Business Objects and Discoverer Reports.
- Ability to partner with Sales and Marketing Leadership and influence key stakeholders to drive a Continuous Improvement culture.
- Ability to perform in complex cross-functional business environments with a global perspective of business environment and technology.
- Able to work autonomously and with limited direction
5. BA in Statistics with 3 years of Experience
- Experience in revenue management and/or pricing execution and analytics.
- Experience working with sales teams and business development.
- Experience in setting and implementing value-based pricing strategies.
- Experience working with pricing structures and discount matrices.
- A commercially orientated qualified Finance individual (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Experience working with senior management to shape pricing strategy is essential
- Comfortable in partnering and influencing a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong communication skills and confidence-building relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical experience in a data-driven environment
- Advanced Excel skills