Commercial Analyst

National Grid; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking a Commercial Analyst to provide data analysis and insights into commercial performance. Responsibilities include designing KPIs, executing forecasting models, and delivering insights to support strategic decisions. This role offers hybrid working with a commitment of at least two office days per week. Candidates should have knowledge of commercial and supply chain operations along with a proficiency in Excel and Power BI. The position comes with numerous benefits, including 26 days of paid leave and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Annual Share Save plan

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of commercial & supply chain operations.
• Experience with reporting tools and data visualization.
• High concern for accuracy and validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide data analysis into commercial performance.
• Design forecasting and planning models.
• Set and track KPIs for performance.

Skills

Commercial & supply chain knowledge

Data presentation

Accuracy and data validation

Excel and Power BI proficiency

Performance model knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Commercial Analyst reporting to the Commercial Enablement Manager. Provide data analysis and insight into commercial performance across NGED national grid. Design, automate and implement commercial KPIs, deliver analysis to support short‑term and strategic decisions, support planning and forecasting, manage supply chain demand forecasting and contracting strategies.

Hybrid and flexible working: office min 2 days per week. Standard week 37 hours, some flexibility. Location: Midlands, South West, South Wales. Initial appointment may be at lower salary until training.

Responsibilities

• Use existing data to structure and design relevant insight for commercial & operations, ensuring core KPI’s are covered and visible to all, working with stakeholders to fully understand requirements and gaps.
• Design and execute forecasting and planning model, translating asset and delivery plans into supply chain demand forecasts.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure plans are created for any gaps in insight, influencing priorities and progress.
• Present insight, recommendations and strategic plans in a clear consistent format, tailoring to audience.
• Support and consolidate complaints insight, highlighting opportunities and recommendations to improve commercial performance for internal teams and supply chain.
• Set KPIs for commercial and supply chain performance, review and communicate targets each quarter, with mechanisms to track progress.
• Collaborate with all areas in NGED to ensure business drivers, assumptions and accurate data are collected to meet changing needs.
• Design and deliver new insights that highlight opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Build from scratch insights that support strategic business goals, adapting to changing business needs.

Qualifications

• In‑depth knowledge of commercial & supply chain working and industry standard KPI calculations.
• Excellent experience with reporting tools and data presentation; ability to present complex data sets in an easily understandable way.
• High concern for accuracy and self‑validation of data.
• Experience with industry standard performance models such as quintiles and outlier management.
• Understanding of commercial/contract management and supply chain in the utility industry is desirable.
• Technical and analytical skills, strong Excel / Power BI or similar proficiency.
• Successfully clear Barring Service/DBS check (triannual if required).

Benefits

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, with option of up to 28 days with continuous service.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (up to 12% double match).
• Annual Share Save plan.
• Life insurance (4× annual salary).
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme – physiotherapy services.
• Free on‑site parking at all main sites.

Contact Details

National Grid Electricity Distribution
Telephone: [phone]
Contact: Stacey Carrington (WP)
Email: [e-mail]