Commercial Analyst

Commercial Analyst
  
Reading | Permanent | Hybrid
  
We’re working with an established organisation that is looking for an experienced Commercial Analyst to join its Commercial Finance team.
  
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded analyst with Advanced Excel and financial modelling experience to play a key role in supporting business growth and decision-making.
  
You’ll work closely with Finance, Sales, Operations, Account Management and Business Development, maintaining and developing complex Excel-based models and providing commercial insight across long-term contracts and new business opportunities.
  
Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop complex Excel-based financial models
• Support pricing, bids, tenders and new business cases
• Review and sense-check cost inputs from Sales and Operations
• Analyse pricing, margins and contract profitability
• Process contract variations and update financial models
• Produce KPIs, management information and contract analysis
• Maintain billing schedules and Excel templates
• Present financial information clearly to stakeholders
• Challenge assumptions and provide commercially focused analysis

  
We’re looking for someone with:

• 10+ years’ relevant commercial/analytical experience
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas
• Strong financial modelling experience
• Experience supporting bids, tenders or business cases
• Commercial awareness across pricing, margins and profitability
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Confidence working with and challenging stakeholders
• A structured, methodical approach
• Degree-level education

  
This is a commercial role rather than an accountancy position, so an accountancy qualification is not required.
  
The role is based in Reading, with a minimum requirement of 3–4 days per week in the office. An Enhanced DBS will be required.
  
Interested? Apply now or contact us for further information.