Reporting to a Commercial Finance Manager, you will be responsible in supporting the Commercial Finance team in proactivily managing income and driving growth in a category area. This role involves working closely with the Category Managers and Finance teams to ensure good understanding of both front and back income, reviewing all commercial income areas of the business.

• Ensuring full understanding of margin performance, promotional and margin investments.
• Accuracy of all Commercial Income entries through management reporting.
• Dealing with supplier queries in respect invoicing, ensuring payment cycles and cash flow opportunities are achieved.
• Providing support to the Commercial Finance Manager in producing periodic performance updates to the Product teams.
• Undertaking variance analysis on key initiatives and income streams.
• I am responsible for providing the Category teams with status updates on terms agreements.
• Supporting the Commercial Analysts in Margin reviews, Terms evaluations , giving recommendations to Category Managers to grow cash profit.
• Support Project based work where required.
• Fully support and assist the wider finance team in ensure control on processes.
  
  Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, spot opportunities, and deliver commercial insight
• A proactive mindset with a focus on improving cash profit and commercial performance
• A strong understanding of margin performance, commercial income, and supplier terms
• Experience in managing or supporting financial reporting, including accuracy in accruals and entries
• Confidence in dealing with supplier queries and ensuring timely resolution to support cash flow
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly when working with Category Managers and wider finance teams
• Ability to support and influence decision-making through variance analysis and performance reporting
• Commitment to high standards of documentation, compliance, and adherence to GSCOP and audit requirements
• A collaborative approach to supporting project work and continuous process improvement
• A customer-focused attitude, delivering accurate work on time without compromising service quality