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.