Commercial Analyst

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider is seeking a Commercial Analyst to join their team in Warrington. This role involves using Power BI for reporting, producing detailed analyses, and working with sales and operational teams to identify commercial opportunities. The ideal candidate is data-savvy, possesses strong Excel skills, and has excellent communication abilities. The company offers a competitive rewards package, fostering a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Great Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong ability to analyze and distribute reports.
• Exceptional communication skills for presenting insights.
• Experience in a commercial or analytical role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilise Power BI to build and distribute reports.
• Produce detailed commercial analysis and dashboards.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support regular reporting processes.
• Analyze target adherence and performance gaps.
• Provide commercial insight for decision-making.
• Assist in customer account reviews and performance summaries.
• Collaborate with management on strategic projects.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience or willingness to learn Power BI

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proactive and collaborative approach

Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to continuous improvement

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and analytical individual to join our Commercial team based at our national support centre in Warrington.

As a Commercial Analyst, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Commercial Manager and wider business by providing detailed reporting, analysis and insights. You’ll work closely with both sales and operational teams, helping to improve performance and identify commercial opportunities across our business.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of initiatives – from building business-critical reports to supporting strategic reviews and identifying areas for commercial improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilising Power BI (Insight) to build and distribute reports to Sales and Operational teams.
• Producing detailed commercial analysis and performance dashboards.
• Conducting ad-hoc analysis to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement (e.g. lapsed customers, key account reviews, underperforming asset classes).
• Supporting regular weekly and monthly reporting processes.
• Analysing target adherence across teams and identifying gaps in performance.
• Providing commercial insight to support operational decision-making.
• Assisting in the preparation of customer account reviews and commercial performance summaries.
• Collaborating with the Commercial Manager on projects and strategic initiatives.
• Supporting with rebate tracking and related performance metrics.

This is a high-impact role where your insights will be used to guide real business decisions — perfect for someone who enjoys seeing the outcome of their analysis play out in a hands-on, operational environment.

What we can offer you in return

You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.

About You

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

We’re looking for a data-savvy, commercially aware individual who’s excited to grow their career within a forward-thinking business.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, formulas required; advanced skills a bonus).
• Experience using or a willingness to learn Power BI (or similar data visualisation tools).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills — comfortable presenting insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgement to inform decisions.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to working across teams and departments.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-led environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and enthusiasm for learning.

Desirable (not essential):

• Previous experience in a commercial, finance, operations, or business analyst role.
• Background in service, logistics, or rental sectors.

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.