Commercial Financial Analyst (Procurement & Operations)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Commercial Financial Analyst to support financial planning, cost control, procurement analysis, and operational performance within a fast-paced business environment. This role will provide valuable financial insights to improve purchasing decisions, inventory management, production efficiency, and overall business profitability.

Key Responsibilities

- Own and maintain standard costing and landed cost calculations for raw and packaging materials.

- Monitor market trends impacting material, freight, logistics, and related procurement costs.

- Analyse purchase price variances and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.

- Conduct material usage and cost variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and actual performance.

- Partner with procurement and operations teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance profitability.

- Monitor inventory levels, stock movements, slow-moving items, and stock-related provisions.

- Prepare inventory reports, stock turnover analysis, and related accounting entries.

- Support procurement-to-pay processes, including accounts payable controls and spend analysis.

- Review purchasing activity against plans and identify financial risks and opportunities.





- Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives across procurement and operations finance.

- Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and compliance reporting activities.

- Work closely with finance, procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to improve decision-making and performance.

Requirements

- Degree in Accountancy, ACCA, or equivalent qualification.

- Minimum 4 years of finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Financial Analyst or similar role.

- Previous experience within manufacturing, supply chain, operations finance, or FMCG environments is highly desirable.

- Solid knowledge of financial analysis, management accounting, costing, and profitability analysis.

- Experience with inventory accounting, cost control, and procurement finance.

- Understanding of manufacturing operations, logistics, and supply chain processes.

- Experience using ERP systems, reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to turn data into actionable business insights.

📌 Commercial Financial Analyst (VRS Nagar)
🏢 Manpower Malta
📍 VRS Nagar