Commercial Analyst

Lloyd Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Analyst to support contract performance with local authorities. Key responsibilities include financial analysis, cost tracking, and process improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and a proven background in financial analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in Leatherhead.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting and process improvement.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyse work in progress and target costs, identifying trends.
• Collaborate with teams to review reports and cost allocation.
• Monitor expenditure and develop action plans to meet targets.
• Produce internal and client reports, maintaining accuracy.
• Contribute to business objectives and process improvement.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Commercial Analyst

Location: Leatherhead | Salary: £26 - £29k DOE

Our client, a leading organisation, is looking for a Commercial Analyst to support their contracts with local authorities and housing associations.

This role is key to optimising contract performance, tracking costs and driving continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyse work in progress, completed works and target costs, identifying trends for improvement.
• Collaborate with operations and accounts teams to review quotes, WIP reporting and cost allocation.
• Monitor labour, materials and overheads, developing action plans to meet targets.
• Produce timely internal and client reports, maintaining accurate audit trails.
• Contribute to process improvements and deliver business objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting and process improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication, autonomy and ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of M&E operations is desirable

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team, make an impact on contract performance, and drive operational excellence.

Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.