Financial Analyst/Commercial Analyst

Commercial Analyst | £48,000 - £54,000 + Bonus | Chester

A brilliant opportunity has arisen to join a growing business based in Chester in a highly visible role within the group, you will be working closely with the commercial teams (sales) and providing senior stakeholders with real time MI to aid decision making.

Main duties include;

• Play a key role in influencing strategic decisions by delivering data-driven insights that directly enhance profitability and operational performance.
• Take ownership of monitoring and optimizing seasonal sales agreements across various customer segments to ensure maximum value extraction.
• Implement and improve end-to-end contract lifecycle processes—from setup to closure—ensuring efficiency, compliance, and profitability.
• Develop and automate reporting tools that improve visibility of sales and margin performance, supporting key business initiatives.
• Actively challenge underperforming agreements and pricing inconsistencies to protect and grow commercial margins.
• Collaborate closely with finance, procurement, sales, and operational teams to drive better integration and process improvements across the business.
• Monitor customer offtake against agreements and work with stakeholders to manage order flow, prevent revenue leakage, and maximise contract fulfilment.
• Help improve data accuracy and traceability in the allocation and tracking of resources tied to commercial agreements.
• Influence process change by presenting clear, concise analysis to senior stakeholders and suggesting improvements that are grounded in data.
• Join a high-performing, collaborative environment where your insights and proactive mindset will directly impact commercial strategy and growth.

Candidate profile;

• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Natural curiosity to understand key drivers behind the numbers

Benefits;

• Hybrid working model – 2-3 days on site
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Study support if required
• Career progression
• Enhanced pension
• 25 days holiday