Commercial Financial Analyst

You will be providing high quality supplier financial risk analysis and making recommendations as part of supplier selection and ongoing commercial agreement management. You will provide real time support, act as a trusted adviser and contribute to the CCS customer value proposition. You will manage multiple stakeholders and prioritise a varied workload while maintaining a focus on detail and accuracy. The role is part of a newly established sub‑team to deliver reactive financial risk assurance and will help shape the service offering going forward.

Directorate Overview

• Budgets and financial reporting
• Strategy and business planning
• Supplier and project assurance
• Performance reporting
• Risk management

Responsibilities

• Liaise with external suppliers and colleagues to process financial risk.
• Create risk evaluation reports by reviewing financial information, applying financial ratios and providing concise conclusions.
• Use financial data to form clearly communicated recommendations and support Commercial teams in contractual risk management.
• Act as a trusted partner to commercial teams as they manage supplier on commercial agreements.
• Input to the commercial finance systems and reporting, enabling timely, high quality reports to Procurement Operations and Category teams.
• Identify and contribute to initiatives to develop the commercial Finance service offering.
• Communicate financial reports, processes and financial risk guidance in a simple, easy to understand manner.
• Deliver to strict deadlines and work under pressure.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Interpret financial information to identify financial risk.
• Work with multiple stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge.
• Hold a professional accounting qualification (minimum Part Qualified – ICAEW or equivalent).

Desirable Criteria

• Working knowledge of Government Playbooks and the Economic and Financial Stability policy.

Behavioural Assessment

• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical Skills

• Financial risk analysis.

Working Arrangements

CCS is a flexible business with a smarter working model that balances office and home. You are expected to spend a minimum of 26 days per quarter (approx 2 days per week) in a CCS office or in meetings with suppliers, customers, partners, or industry events. This is pro‑rated for part‑time staff.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £48,027 per year. Crown Commercial Service contributes £13,913 toward the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme
• Discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus
• Option to work remotely in addition to the advertised office location
• Flexi time scheme (available for B1‑B6)
• Minimum 25 days annual leave, extendable to a maximum of 30 days (excluding bank holidays)

Equal Opportunities

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. Applicants are assessed on merit, and a Disability Confident Scheme is available for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy is available for further information.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements for the counter‑terrorist check and baseline personnel security standard. References to our vetting charter and baseline checks are available.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS
• Individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals and certain family members with the right to work in the Civil Service

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. The Civil Service People Plan and Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy provide further detail. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.