Commercial Finance Analyst

Farnell Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Commercial Finance Analyst - Leeds Job Summary We're looking for a commercially minded Commercial Finance Analyst to join our team, partnering closely with our Product and Asset functions. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in driving sales performance, improving profitability, and ensuring effective inventory management through insightful analysis and reporting. You'll work at the heart of the business, translating complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making and business growth. What's in it for you? A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal. A strong open-door policy within management An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career The opportunity to influence key commercial decisions across Product and Asset functions Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration A role with real impact on profitability and performance A fast-paced, data-driven environment where your insights matter We will also be offering a competitive salary package, and the following benefits: Pension scheme (matched up to 8%) Company car salary sacrifice scheme Simply Health Medical Scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday Free Onsite Parking and free onsite gym Flexible hybrid working Cycle to work Scheme Reward schemes What will you be doing? Partnering with Product teams to provide analysis and insights that drive sales and margin improvement Supporting Asset management, including detailed inventory analysis and proactive identification of slow-moving and obsolete stock Producing and interpreting financial and operational reports to support business decision-making Managing and manipulating large datasets in Excel to identify trends and opportunities Building forecasting, trending and performance reporting, including quarterly business updates Developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) with stakeholders Collaborating with Business Intelligence teams to enhance reporting tools and data accessibility Responding to internal data and reporting requests across the business What about you? Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) with progress towards or completion of CIMA, ACCA or ACA Strong Excel skills with experience handling large datasets (Power Query and SQL desirable) Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into business insight Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills Able to work independently, using judgement and initiative to solve problems A collaborative team player with a proactive and curious approach Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Ready to apply? If you're looking for a role where you can combine data, commercial insight and business partnering to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your finance career. #LI-EMEA #LI-FARNELL The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – hrnow@avnet.com, Asia applicants - hrnow.asia@avnet.com, EMEA applicants - hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu. Job Applicant EMEA Imprints As a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet has served customers' evolving needs for more than a century. Through regional and specialized businesses around the world, we support customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. We help companies adapt to change and accelerate the design and supply stages of product development. With a unique viewpoint from the center of the technology value chain, Avnet is a trusted partner that solves complex design and supply chain issues so customers can realize revenue faster. Avnet companies: Avnet Abacus Avnet Embedded Solutions Avnet Integrated Solutions Avnet Silica EBV Elektronik element14 Farnell Hackster.io Newark Softweb Solutions Tria Witekio