Commercial Analyst

The Commercial Analyst is responsible for providing operational analysis and business partnering support to both finance and operational teams. The role focuses on delivering timely operational insights using metrics to support operational decision-making, monitoring business performance, and identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and cost control.

Working collaboratively with Operational Managers, the Commercial Analyst ensures financial information is translated into meaningful operational data that support organisational objectives.

Location: Knowsley

Salary: Up to 50K

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• Life Assurance
• 360 Wellbeing App - 24/7 access to GP appointments
• Death in Service Insurance
• Scottish widow pension
• Fertility Treatment Support Leave
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Gym & fitness discounts and other lifestyle discounts
• Employee Recognition Scheme

Analyse operational KPIs

Production meaningful dashboards and reports that enable informed business decisions.

Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis.

Support continuous improvement initiatives by measuring financial impact and monitoring outcomes.

Prepare and analyse weekly and monthly operational performance reports.

Support the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes for operational departments.

Ownership of all merchant price files.

Tracking of contract inflationary measures

Work closely with operational managers to understand business performance, challenges, and opportunities.

Provide financial insight to support operational decision-making and strategic initiatives.

Challenge and support operational teams to improve financial performance and achieve budget targets.

Identify opportunities to improve reporting and operational processes.

Help automate reporting and enhance the use of system and business intelligence tools.

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was completed. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification (or actively studying towards one) is desirable but not essential.

Previous experience in commercial and operational analysis.

Strong financial analysis and commercial acumen.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Experience using ERP systems and reporting tools such as Power BI.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Continuous improvement mindset with attention to detail.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.