At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse costs and pricing to support sales and improve performance.
- Company: Dynamic company in Stroud with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising pricing strategies and supporting growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in costing or pricing roles with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 32000 £ per year.
Location: Stroud
Hours: Full Time, Permanent Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities of a Cost Analyst:
- Develop and maintain cost models and pricing structures to support tenders and sales opportunities.
- Carry out costing, pricing and margin analysis across bids and proposals.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations for materials, components and services.
- Identify commercial risks, assumptions and opportunities within cost submissions.
- Support procurement strategies aligned to commercial and operational objectives.
- Analyse historical pricing, cost data and win/loss information to improve future performance.
- Provide insight into pricing strategies, discount structures and commercial decision-making.
- Maintain accurate costing records, documentation and approval trails.
- Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning and Finance teams.
- Support continuous improvement of costing tools, templates and commercial processes.
Key Skills of a Cost Analyst:
- Previous experience in a costing, pricing, tendering or commercial role.
- Strong understanding of cost structures, pricing models and margin analysis.
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with complex data.
Cost Analyst employer: First Base
As a Cost Analyst at our Stroud location, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative work culture that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. We offer competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and opportunities for continuous improvement and development, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a dynamic environment.
We think you need these skills to ace Cost Analyst
Cost Modelling
Pricing Structures
Costing Analysis
Margin Analysis
Supplier Quotation Evaluation
Commercial Risk Identification
Procurement Strategy Support
