Commercial Analyst in Chester

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Business Analyst to support our Commercial/Contract Management team. In this role, you will work closely with our commercial lead to coordinate a variety of contractual, supplier, and financial tasks related to our vendor ecosystem. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with Product and Service Management teams, ensuring that contract scopes and funding requirements are clearly defined and integrated into our Procurement and Finance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the "Vendor Contract Calendar," monitoring contract implementation timelines and renewal dates.
• Consolidate commercial requirements from product and service teams regarding vendor capability and performance.
• Complete contract engagement requests to Procurement and assist during contract negotiations, covering everything from straightforward product supply to complex licensing and managed services.
• Manage vendor expenses and collaborate with product management and finance partners for budget forecasting, creating a centralized overview for EET Mobile.
• Track contract expenditures against budget and work with Product Managers and Finance for accurate supplier expense forecasting.
• Validate vendor invoices and coordinate with Finance to arrange chargebacks to the consuming line of business.
• Support Third Party Management in delivering the Vendor Management Program Standard/Third Party policies.
• Analyze spending, connections, and carrier data to facilitate cost reduction and trend analysis.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a technology role within a multi-national financial institution.
• Familiarity with supplier risk management or control functions is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple lines of business (LOBs) and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to present solutions effectively to peers and various levels of the organization.
• Experience with Telecom Expense Management (TEM) tools for cost reduction and operational efficiencies.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role, 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP; however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.