Commercial Analyst

Commercial Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and growing organisation based in the outskirts of Reading. We are looking for a driven and ambitious Analyst with around 2+ years' experience who is eager to develop their career in a commercially focused environment. This role is ideal for a recent graduate who has gained at least 2 + years analyst experience and is now ready to take the next step into a role that offers real exposure to business strategy, financial modelling, and project decision-making.

• Maintain, and improve advanced Excel-based financial models, ensuring they are robust, auditable, and user-friendly
• Manage multi-year Excel financial models to support long-term planning
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial models, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly
• Gather inputs for Financial Modelling, maintaining records and audit trails
• Manage day to day Team requests.

• Assess financial risks, opportunities, and the impact of business strategies
• Review cost inputs provided by Operations and Sales, sense checking and providing feedback
• Engage in bid pricing and summarising key financial metrics to enable deal approval

• Process contract variations in accordance with laid down commercial parameters and seeking formal approval
• Contract and Reporting Support
• Suport financial reporting of long-term contracts both internally and externally
• Update financial models to reflect contract variations and revised business plans
• Collaborate with multiple departments to gather data and ensure model accuracy

• Present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
• Approach all work with a disciplined, analytical mindset, always asking whether outputs make commercial sense
• Question assumptions with confidence, push back where necesaary and engage stakeholders in a professional fact based manner

• Around 2+ years' experience in a analytical or finance role
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, modelling, data manipulation)
• An interest in commercial finance and business strategy
• Understanding of key financial concepts (e.g., discounted cash flow, IRR, NPV)
• A numerical, analytical, and inquisitive mindset
• Strong communication skills - able to present complex data clearly

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Employee assistance programme
• Electric car scheme
• Clear career progression and development opportunities