Cost Analyst​/Commercial Administrator

Position: Cost Analyst/Commercial Administrator (Permanent)
Cost Analyst

Tier 1 Rail Contractor | Midland Metro Alliance (MMA)

Birmingham – Summer Lane (Depot / Office Based)
40 hours | Monday – Friday
Office / site attendance required 5 days per week

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a Tier 1 rail contractor working across the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA), supporting a portfolio of live urban light rail projects across Birmingham.

The role sits within the commercial / finance function, working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager and wider project teams to provide clear, accurate financial insight on project performance.

If you enjoy numbers, analysis and understanding how projects actually perform, and you want a role with exposure, development and progression, this is a strong move.

The Role

You’ll support the commercial and project teams by providing accurate financial data, analysis and reporting, including:

Supporting the preparation and presentation of project financial reports

Assisting with budgets and business plan preparation

Analysing actual costs vs forecasts across projects and programme activity

Managing the day-to-day financial aspects of contracts

Supporting change control and financial governance

Producing regular and ad-hoc financial reports

Carrying out reconciliations and performance analysis

Supporting monthly performance reviews with key stakeholders

Ensuring all commitments align with approved budgets or follow change control

Helping embed financial awareness across project teams

This is a hands-on analytical role, close to live projects and senior stakeholders.

Who This Suits

This role will suit someone who:

Has experience in a project-based finance or commercial environment

Is confident working with data, reports and analysis

Is strong in Excel and comfortable handling large datasets

Is detail-focused, organised and deadline-driven

Has an interest in commercial finance and project performance

Is looking to grow within a Tier 1 infrastructure environment

Experience & Background

Essential

Degree educated (or equivalent) in a relevant subject

Experience working within a project or programme environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel skills (formulas, functions, analysis)

Desirable

Exposure to infrastructure, rail, civils or construction

Experience supporting commercial or finance teams on live projects

Package & Benefits

Salary: £32,000 per annum

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Buy additional annual leave scheme

Company pension – 6% employer contribution

Death in Service – 4 x annual salary

Health Cash Plan (including dependent children)

Aviva Digital GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flu vaccinations & eye care vouchers

Why Join?

Tier 1 rail contractor with long-term MMA workload

Exposure to high-profile urban rail projects

Strong commercial leadership and structured environment

Clear development opportunities into commercial / finance progression routes

Stability, visibility and career headroom

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation