Trainee Commercial Analyst and Estimator (Graduate Role)

targetjobs UK; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

targetjobs UK seeks a Trainee Commercial Analyst & Estimator to develop commercial, analytical and financial skills within a leading manufacturing environment in Melbourne. You will work closely with the Commercial Manager, gaining exposure to pricing, profitability analysis and tender support.

You will build a broad commercial skillset across departments, learning to turn data into actionable insights and contribute to business profitability and growth.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analytics or related numerate field.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to turn data into insights.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with data administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer quotations and pricing proposals.
• Produce cost estimates for the current customer base.
• Support major tenders and new business opportunities.
• Maintain pricing databases and respond to price queries.
• Provide commercial analysis to support profitability insights.
• Create daily, weekly and monthly commercial reports.
• Assist in data governance and invoice pricing accuracy.
• Collaborate with sales to help secure new business.
• Participate in wider business projects and initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Numeracy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Numerate degree with analytical content

Accounting & Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a career in commercial analysis, pricing, costing with an operational focus?

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturing business as a Trainee Commercial Analyst & Estimator, where you'll develop highly valuable commercial, analytical, and financial skills while playing a key role in supporting business profitability and growth. The role offers hands‑on experience in pricing, margin analysis, commercial reporting, and business decision‑making.

WHY THIS ROLE IS PERFECT FOR A GRADUATE

As a Trainee Commercial Analyst & Estimator, you'll work closely with an experienced Commercial Manager and gain exposure to the financial and commercial processes that drive business success. You'll learn how businesses price products, analyze profitability, win new contracts, and make commercially sound decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and turning data into meaningful business insights.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll support the Commercial Manager and wider sales team by taking ownership of a variety of commercial and analytical activities, including:

• Preparing customer quotations and pricing proposals
• Producing cost estimates for the current customer base
• Supporting major tenders and new business opportunities
• Being vigilant on data administration for price queries and being a subject matter expert on pricing and the consequent impact on profitability
• Being the voice of commercial with customer service
• Analyzing customer, product, and market profitability
• Identifying opportunities to improve margins and business performance
• Maintaining pricing databases and customer price files
• Producing daily, weekly, and monthly commercial reports
• Supporting customer reviews with commercial analysis and insights
• Monitoring invoice pricing accuracy and governance
• Working with sales teams to help secure new business
• Supporting wider business projects and operational initiatives

You’ll quickly gain exposure to multiple departments and develop a broad commercial skillset.

What Makes You a Great Fit

This opportunity would suit graduates who have completed a degree in one of the following areas:

• Business Management
• Finance
• Accounting
• Economics
• Mathematics
• Data Analytics
• Business Analytics
• Accounting & Finance
• Any numerate degree with strong analytical content

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Analytical and naturally curious
• Confident working with numbers and data
• Commercially minded
• Highly organized and detail-focused
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Access and the Microsoft suite of applications
• Able to communicate confidently with people at all levels
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of their work
• Eager to learn and develop within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Experience isn't essential. What matters most is your ability to think critically, solve problems, and learn quickly.

You’ll also be joining a business that values teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, customer focus, and personal development, providing an excellent environment for ambitious graduates looking to accelerate their careers.