Commercial Analysts support financial teams. They give financial advice to directors, managers and other executives. Analysts perform evaluations, analysis and present reports that help a company to remain competitive in the business market. They improve upon existing processes and create new models for business dealings.
A Commercial Analyst usually performs many of the following tasks:
•  Approving purchase orders
• Analysing invoices and management fees
• Calculating accruals
•  Supporting auditing processes
•  Preparing budgets
•  Advising directors and business stakeholders
•  Evaluating sales performance
•  Forecasting
•  Distributing Monthly Sales KPI information

• Multitasking
• Innovation
• Information technology
• Being amicable
• Being passionate
• Dealing with business
• Problem solving
• Using software applications
• Analysing financial data and models
• Prioritisation
• Veracity
• Time management
• Networking

Commercial Analysts must have certifications in Accounting to become successful. These qualifications help employers understand their professional capabilities. ACA, ACCA, and CIMA certifications are widely recognised. Professionals in an accounting career may also opt to study and get degrees in Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, and Finance.