_{10th June, 2026}

Interim Senior Commercial Finance Analyst, 6 Month FTC, Central London, £60,000
 
A growing international professional services business is seeking an Interim Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to support its Finance Director during a period of significant corporate activity and continued business growth.
Operating across the UK and North America, the business has an established client base and is currently engaged in a strategic transaction process. This role will provide analytical and commercial finance support across both ongoing financial planning and analysis activities and transaction-related workstreams.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Director and Finance Manager, providing hands-on support across management reporting, forecasting, commercial analysis and due diligence preparation.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Transaction & Due Diligence Support

• Support the build, maintenance and organisation of the transaction data room
• Prepare financial analysis and supporting schedules for external stakeholders
• Assist with revenue, margin, profitability and working capital analysis
• Support management forecast preparation and related documentation
• Track and manage information requests, coordinating responses across the business
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails throughout the transaction process
• Prepare materials for management meetings and Q&A sessions

Management Reporting & Business Performance

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year performance
• Produce commentary and insights for senior leadership
• Develop and maintain KPI reporting and performance dashboards
• Contribute analytical content for board and executive reporting

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes
• Maintain rolling forecasts across P&L and cash flow
• Develop scenario planning and sensitivity analysis models
• Assist with financial planning across multiple entities

Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

• Conduct client, project and service-line profitability analysis
• Analyse utilisation, capacity and margin performance
• Support revenue recognition, work-in-progress and project performance reporting
• Assist with pricing reviews and commercial proposal modelling
• Provide financial insight to operational and client-facing teams
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and decision-support for senior stakeholders

Candidate Profile
 
Essential Experience

• Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Newly qualified through to approximately 2 years' post-qualified experience
• Strong FP&A background including management reporting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience building budgets, forecasts and scenario models
• Exposure to transactions, due diligence, data rooms or related corporate finance activities
• Comfortable operating within a confidential and fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Organised, reliable and able to take ownership of deliverables

Desirable Experience

• Professional services or agency sector experience
• Healthcare, life sciences or regulated industry exposure
• Multi-entity and international finance experience
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems
• Familiarity with project accounting, resource planning or billing platforms

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership during a significant strategic transaction
• Broad exposure to commercial finance, FP&A and corporate finance activities
• Hands-on role with meaningful responsibility and visibility
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Immediate start available

 

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