Theale, Berkshire | Office-based 34 days per week | 37.5 Hours
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Are you highly experienced in Excel, commercially minded and looking for a stable, long-term position where you can take real ownership of your work?
We are recruiting an experienced Commercial Analyst to specialise in financial modelling and pricing, managing complex, multi-year Excel models supporting long-term managed service contracts. Working closely with Commercial Finance, Account Management, Business Development and Operations, you will provide the analysis needed to support bids, contract variations and commercial decisions.
This is not an accounting role. No accountancy qualification is required, and study support is not provided. This is a hands-on commercial position requiring advanced Excel skills, confidence with numbers and the ability to challenge whether information makes commercial sense.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate, robust and auditable Excel financial models
Manage multi-year models used for contract and business planning
Gather and validate financial, operational and commercial inputs
Review costs and challenge discrepancies or assumptions
Support bid pricing, tenders and new business cases
Analyse pricing, margins, deal value and contract profitability
Update models following contract variations and revised business plans
Maintain billing schedules, comparing actual invoices with forecasts
Produce management information, KPIs and contract variation statistics
Present complex financial information clearly to senior stakeholders
Maintain accurate records and audit trails
Take ownership of day-to-day requests and contract administration
Essential Requirements
You must have:
At least 10 years experience in a relevant or strongly transferable role
3 or more years UK based relevant experience
Extensive use of Excel within a commercial environment
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas
Experience supporting bids, tenders or new business cases
Commercial knowledge of pricing, margins and contract profitability
Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Confidence questioning assumptions and challenging information
The ability to work independently and take tasks through to completion
A structured, organised and deadline-focused approach
Good written and verbal communication skills
A degree, ideally in a numerical, analytical, business or related subject
The ability to attend the Theale office three to four days each week
About You
You will be mature, reliable and professional, with a stable work history and a strong sense of ownership. You will be comfortable working independently within a small team of two, while following agreed processes and deadlines.
This position is likely to suit someone seeking long-term stability and responsibility, rather than using the role as a stepping-stone for rapid career progression.
Candidates should live within a realistic commuting distance of Theale, Reading. Having your own transport would be advantageous.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Commercial Analysts, Pricing Analysts, Bid Analysts, Contract Analysts and Financial Modellers, as well as career switchers who can demonstrate the required Excel and commercial skills.
The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. xiskglj
Benefits
Private healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme & salary sacrifice options
Electric car and cycle-to-work schemes
Flexible, supportive work environment
Ready to Apply?
If youre an Excel expert with strong commercial finance instincts, we want to hear from you. Contact Louise at 121 Personnel
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