Commercial Finance Analyst - Central Scotland

W&A is supporting a rapidly scaling, franchise-led business in the food and beverage sector as they strengthen their commercial finance capability. With ambitious UK and international expansion plans, this role offers the chance to play a key part in driving performance, supporting franchise partners, and delivering meaningful financial insight.

This position is based in Glasgow with a hybrid working model.

The Opportunity
This is a commercially focused finance role sitting at the heart of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, marketing, and operations teams to provide insight into sales performance, franchise profitability, and strategic initiatives. Alongside delivering robust reporting, you’ll help enhance processes and support decision-making that underpins continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly sales reporting and performance dashboards, highlighting key trends and insights
• Analyse the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and support forecasting of future initiatives
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting, including variance analysis on sales and royalty income
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis to support commercial decision-making across the business
• Manage royalty and marketing fund income from franchise partners, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Maintain accurate financial records relating to franchise revenues and associated income streams
• Partner with operational teams to assess franchisee performance and profitability
• Support continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and controls
• Assist with audit requirements and preparation of financial documentation

What You’ll Bring

• Part-qualified accountant, or qualified by experience
• Experience in commercial finance, management accounting, or finance operations
• Exposure to franchised, hospitality, QSR, or multi-site environments is advantageous
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting or ERP systems
• Ideally experience working with BI tools and dashboards
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across teams and with external stakeholders
• Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and adding commercial value

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to join a high-growth, internationally expanding business
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment

Why This Role?

• Be part of a business with ambitious global expansion plans
• Play a key role in shaping commercial finance processes and insights
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in a highly collaborative environment
• Gain exposure to franchise operations and international markets
• Opportunity to develop within a fast-growing and dynamic organisation

To learn more or apply, please contact Laura at laura@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.

Due to high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.