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Commercial Financial Analyst

HH Global
$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 / yr
vision insurance, 401(k), remote work
United States, Illinois, Chicago
203 North La Salle Street (Show on map)
Jun 19, 2026
Join the global leader in responsible marketing activation services At HH Global, we help the world's most recognized brands turn their growth ideas into measurable impact through responsible marketing activation. We are a global marketing activation partner that connects brands to their customers and delivers sustainable marketing activation at scale. With over 4,000 colleagues across more than 55 countries, you'll join a diverse, high-performing community, empowered to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions for our clients. Purpose of the Role The Commercial Financial Analyst supports the financial performance, governance and commercial management of a defined portfolio of clients. The role focuses on delivering high quality financial analysis, reporting and insights to support decision making, profitability improvement and effective financial control. The position suits a commercially minded analyst with strong analytical capability, attention to detail and the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insight for non finance stakeholders. This will be a hybrid position based in Chicago, IL. This role will be required to be on-site 2-3 days per week, with the ability to work from home the remaining days. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Client Finance Support Commercial Finance Manager and Director in the financial management of client accounts. Assist with the analysis of client contracts, scopes of work and business cases, highlighting commercial risks and opportunities. Prepare and maintain client budget and forecast models, identifying variances and emerging trends. Produce profitability analysis at client, account or project level to support commercial reviews and negotiations. Business Partnering & Insight Act as a finance support partner to client teams. Translate financial data into clear insights to support commercial decision making. Respond to ad hoc commercial and financial analysis requests in a timely and accurate manner. Support growth initiatives through financial modelling and scenario analysis. Financial Reporting & Planning Prepare timely and accurate monthly management information, including P&L analysis and variance commentary. Support the month end close process, including accruals, revenue recognition and reconciliations, in line with internal policies. Assist with annual budgeting and rolling forecasting cycles. Maintain and improve reporting tools and dashboards to enhance visibility and insight. Governance, Controls & Compliance Support adherence to internal financial controls, policies and governance frameworks. Assist in balance sheet reconciliations and follow up of open actions with Shared Services. Support internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation and analysis as required. Identify data quality or control issues and escalate appropriately. Business Optimization & Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data quality and analytical insight. Support cost control and margin improvement initiatives through structured analysis. Contribute ideas for process improvements and automation within Commercial Finance. Maintain accurate documentation of models, assumptions and methodologies. Knowledge, Skills + Experience Part qualified accountant (CPA, CMA, ACCA) or strong academic background in finance, accounting or economics. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 2-3 years' experience in a finance analyst, commercial finance or finance business partnering role. Strong understanding of P&L and basic balance sheet concepts. Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis. Ability to analyse complex data sets and present clear, concise insights. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Company Benefits Healthcare, dental, vision insurance Short-term and long-term disability coverage 401k with discretionary company match PTO and company holidays For Illinois based applicants: The US base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, education, certifications and work location. This range may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus targets, benefits and/or other applicable incentives in addition to base salary. HH Global is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applications without regard to protected characteristics.