Financial-Commercial Analyst

We are looking for a dynamic and highly analytical Financial – Commercial Analyst to support budgeting, financial forecasting, and performance analysis across multiple departments including Operations, Marketing, Sales, Business Development, and New Center Planning. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with numbers, uncovering insights, and linking financial data to business actions. This role involves identifying patterns, inefficiencies, and opportunities across all cost and revenue centers to optimize commercial performance and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, manage, and update budgets across functions such as Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Business Development.
- Forecast monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance, including variance analysis.
- Develop financial models for new center setups, launches, and expansion plans.
- Analyze spending trends and highlight areas of concern or inefficiencies across departments.
- Break down marketing and operational expenses into per-customer metrics, cost centers, and activities.
- Recommend budget reallocations based on performance indicators and business priorities.
- Compare actual results against targets for sales, marketing, and business development initiatives.
- Monitor conversion funnel metrics, pricing impact, and the ROI of campaigns.
- Support revenue optimization by identifying profitable segments and pricing levers.
- Collaborate with teams to consolidate and analyze data for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports.
- Ensure timely and cohesive reporting on KPIs for each department and location.
- Maintain baseline financial and operational metrics for comparison and forecasting purposes.
- Assist the General Manager – Commercial with data analysis and insight generation to support strategic initiatives.
- Prepare clear, data-driven reports and summaries to inform key business decisions.
- Provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and long-term planning.
- Oversee end-to-end accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
- Prepare and review financial statements such as profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with local tax laws, regulatory requirements, and statutory filings.
- Coordinate with external auditors and manage annual audit processes.
- Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard financial integrity and minimize risk.
- Develop and maintain MIS reporting frameworks for senior management.
- Lead budgeting versus actuals variance analysis from an accounting perspective.
- Manage cash flow planning, liquidity, and working capital optimization.
- Drive financial reporting accuracy, automation, and continuous process improvements.
- Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to support business growth.
- Liaise with banks, financial institutions, and external stakeholders as required.
- Support implementation of financial systems, ERP tools, and reporting dashboards.
- Build, mentor, and oversee the finance and accounting team to ensure high performance.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- 6 to 8 years of experience in financial analysis, commercial strategy, or business analytics.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio.
- Working knowledge of accounting systems and CRM/ERP software (e.g., QuickPay, Odoo).
- Solid understanding of key financial and business metrics including ROI, CAC, LTV, per-seat cost, occupancy, and burn rate.
- Sharp analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial data with integrity.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience in managing cross-functional financial reporting and commercial analytics.
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive process improvements.
- Exposure to financial system implementations and automation initiatives.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with direct impact on business growth.
- Full-time position with in-person work location.

This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a finance professional eager to contribute to commercial success through detailed analysis, strategic insight, and operational excellence.