Commercial Analyst in Pontypridd

Please note: this is a 6 month fixed-term contract.

The post-holder is responsible for analysing complicated internal, industry, economic and open-source datasets and producing detailed outputs that meet business requirements, presenting both strategic and tactical recommendations for improvements across a wide area of commercial interests. In particular, the post-holder will be directly responsible for analysing Retail, Pricing and Revenue Management, and non-Rail commercial data (becoming the TfW expert in these areas), covering an analytical portfolio of tens of millions in revenue.

The post-holder supports the Commercial Insight Manager and Head of Commercial Insight and Analytics with forecasting activity, aiding TfW's understanding of drivers of demand and revenue through analysis of weekly demand and revenue performance across the TfW network and beyond. The post-holder is responsible for producing daily, weekly, and periodic reports on passenger revenue and other commercial metrics, ensuring accuracy and implementing regular improvements to reports as necessary. The post-holder also provides support to the Commercial Insight Manager and wider Commercial department to help deliver all commercial objectives, making recommendations for revenue growth and/or other improvement where necessary. This role may be required to act as a deputy to the Commercial Insight Manager during periods of absence or leave and may therefore be required to pull together information for the Head of Commercial Strategy and Chief Commercial Officer from time to time.

Role responsibilities:

• Pricing and Revenue Management analysis
• Support the Commercial Insight Manager in analysing internal and external influencers of demand and revenue on a weekly basis
• Reporting (particularly period end) and data management

Who we're looking for:

• Experience in an analytical role
• Experience presenting complex information in an easy to understand manner and translate into reports/presentations to tight deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with management
• Welsh Language Skills - While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application. TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels.

Who we are:

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

Next steps:

If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report. We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful. This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications.