Theale, Berkshire | Office-based 3–4 days per week | 37.5 Hours

Before You Read On – Non-Negotiables - Please only apply if you meet ALL of the below:

• Advanced Excel user, minimum 2+ years in a role heavily reliant on Excel (you will be tested on Excel skills)
• Confident with complex formulas, basic business finance and understanding of financial terms (you will be tested in this area)
• Live within 1 hour commute to Theale
• Willing to be in the office 3–4 days per week
• A minimum of 3 years UK based experience is essential

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact Commercial Finance Analyst role focused on financial modelling, commercial insight and strategic decision support.

You’ll work directly with senior stakeholders across finance, operations, sales and business development, playing a key role in shaping long-term contracts and business growth.

Important: This is not an accountancy role. This is for commercially minded analysts who thrive in data, modelling and insight.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Modelling

• Own and enhance advanced Excel-based financial models
• Manage multi-year forecasting models
• Ensure models are accurate, auditable, and commercially robust

Commercial Analysis

• Deliver scenario modelling & risk analysis
• Support bid pricing and deal evaluation
• Challenge assumptions and influence decision-making

Contracts & Reporting

• Support financial performance of long-term service contracts
• Update models based on contract changes and business plans

Stakeholder Engagement

• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insight
• Confidently challenge and influence stakeholders
• Work cross-functionally to align financial outputs with strategy

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills

• 2–4 years in a commercial finance / analytical role
• Expert-level Excel skills (advanced formulas, modelling, data analysis)

Strong understanding of

• P&L, cash flow, cost structures
• Pricing, margins & profitability

Experience with

• Financial modelling (build & maintain)
• Scenario & sensitivity analysis
• Supporting bids, tenders, or business cases

Mindset

• Highly analytical and detail-focused
• Commercially aware – you question everything
• Confident communicator who can push back with data
• Structured, organised, and deadline-driven

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or another numerical discipline

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates must pass an Enhanced DBS check

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an Excel expert with strong commercial finance instincts, and you meet every non-negotiable, we want to hear from you. Contact Louise at 121 Personnel