Commercial Analyst

Better Days Recruitment; Horley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Days Recruitment is seeking a permanent Commercial Analyst to join a small, busy team. You will work with project managers, finance teams, suppliers and subcontractors to provide commercial support, helping projects stay profitable from start to finish.

Duties include maintaining WIP reporting and forecasts, reviewing costs, revenue and gross margins, supporting variation management and stage payments, and producing commercial reports to guide decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial, finance, project controls or project support environment.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Ability to handle large volumes of data and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop WIP reporting and project forecasts.
• Review project costs, revenue and gross margins.
• Support variation management and change control processes.
• Monitor stage payments, invoicing requirements and milestones.
• Assist with supplier quotations, procurement activities and cost tracking.
• Produce commercial reports and analysis to support decisions.

Skills

Excel & reporting

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Job description

We're growing and looking for a permanent Commercial Analyst to join a small and busy team, supporting projects across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, spotting the detail, and helping project teams make commercially sound decisions.

You'll work closely with Project Managers, Finance teams, suppliers and subcontractors, providing the commercial support needed to keep projects running smoothly and profitably from start to finish.

Duties to include:

• Maintaining and developing WIP reporting and project forecasts
• Reviewing project performance, costs, revenue and gross margins
• Supporting variation management and change control processes
• Monitoring stage payments, invoicing requirements and project milestones
• Assisting with supplier quotations, procurement activities and cost tracking
• Producing commercial reports and analysis to support decision making
• Working with Project Managers to ensure project information is accurate, timely and commercially robust
• Supporting continuous improvement across our commercial processes and reporting

What we’re looking for:

We’re keen to speak to people who have experience in a commercial, finance, project controls or project support environment and who are comfortable working with large volumes of data.

Experience required:

• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Experience with forecasting, WIP reporting or project financial performance
• Confidence to challenge information constructively and ask the right questions
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes ownership, enjoys building relationships and isn’t afraid to dig into the detail to ensure the numbers tell the right story.

You’ll be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, working across multiple sectors and supporting projects that make a genuine impact. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with operational and finance teams, broaden your commercial knowledge and play a key role in supporting business performance.