Ultimate Performance
Commercial Finance Analyst
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Commercial Finance Analyst – Further Growth Role
Who We Are
Ultimate Performance is the global leader in personal training, with world-class studios spanning Sydney to Los Angeles. We’ve built our reputation on delivering exceptional results through science-backed training, nutrition, and coaching.
Following our Private Equity acquisition in 2024, we’re scaling rapidly and investing in people, systems, and processes to support our next phase of global growth. With a strengthened leadership team, a major rebrand launching in January 2026, and significant investment, the momentum is real.
Our culture is driven by performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
The Role
Position: [Commercial Finance Analyst](Commercial Finance Analyst) Industry: Health, fitness & personal training Type: Permanent (30+ hours per week, hybrid: two days remote) Location: Global HQ (UK) or eligible for remote work
We’re looking for a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join our Finance team and play a key role in helping the business make smarter, data-driven decisions.
This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant, or a strong part-qualified professional, ready to transition into a commercially focused finance role. You’ll be a strategic player, influencing business performance across Operations, Sales, Marketing, HR, and Finance by transforming financial and operational data into actionable insights.
What You’ll Do
As part of our Commercial Finance team, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders to deliver financial support and analysis, driving forward-thinking Business Performance insights.
- Partner with stakeholders across various departments to provide commercial financial support and analysis
- Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
- Produce insightful reporting and commentary for trading reviews and leadership meetings
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
- Deliver meaningful variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods
- Help build strong relationships with non-finance teams, explaining the financial impact of business decisions
- Support business cases, commercial projects, and strategic initiatives through detailed financial analysis
- Assess routes to improve reporting, dashboards, and financial models to enhance efficiency
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes through automation, AI, and technology
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What We’re Looking For
You’ll be outgoing, analytical, and enjoy solving business problems using data. For this role, we’re seeking:
✔ Newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA status, or strong part-qualified experience (e.g., 18–24 months into an accounting qualification) ✔ Previous experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Management Accounting, or Financial Analysis ✔ Excel expertise: Advanced skills and confidence using financial modelling tools ✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills—excelling in identifying commercial trends and performance drivers ✔ Exceptional communication skills to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders ✔ Precision-focused with high attention to detail and strong organisational capabilities ✔ Pace and adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment ✔ A passion for process improvement, particularly in reporting, strategies, and business performance ✔ Experience with a multi-site, international, retail/hospitality/fitness/service-led business (highly desirable) ✔ Hands-on exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting cycles ✔ Reporting tools, dashboards, or Business Intelligence platform experience ✔ Interest in AI, automation, and technology in finance to drive efficiencies
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What We Value
At Ultimate Performance, we demand excellence and foster trust. We reward those who own results, take initiative, and embrace continuous growth. Our four key values are:
- Results-Driven: Deliver impactful outcomes
- Own It: Take full responsibility for successes and challenges
- Passion for Progress: Stay committed to growth
- Supportive & Personalised: Adapt to the needs of others
What We’ll Offer You
Joining the UP team comes with generous rewards designed for ambition and well-being:
📌 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) 💼 Pension scheme, salary sacrifice structure with employer contributions 🩺 Simply Health policy – claim back costs for dental, optical, physio, massage, and more 🛍️ Exclusive UP discounts, such as:
- 40% off supplements, books, and partner offers 📈 Personal Training discounts, up to 50% off our world-class transformation programme (up to 36 sessions annually), available for you and a guest 👓 Salary sacrifice benefits: Cycle-to-Work, tech, and home schemes 🤝 Employee Assistance Programme: Free 24/7 mental health, counselling, and financial advice 💻 Hybrid work flexibility – two days remote, three days in-office
This opportunity gives your commercial finance expertise the stage it needs to shape the future of a global, high-performance brand. Nestled in a culture that values innovation, this role will unlock your potential faster than ever before.
Ready to drive impact? Apply now!
Mandatory Requirements
All candidates must: ✅ Have a valid right to work in the UK (or applicable country) ✅ Agree to Ultimate Performance’s data privacy policy (application details will be used for HR and recruitment purposes)
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