A new Commercial Analyst post in the Commercial team at Agincare, a care provider, supporting its Bids, Contracts and Procurement functions. The work centres on building cost and tender pricing models, advising on whether to bid for new opportunities, and tracking the profitability of live contracts. The post works directly with the board and alongside Finance, Operations, Business Development and Procurement, and is largely office-based with travel to the Portland head office once or twice a week. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Build cost and pricing models for bids and new business opportunities
- Provide financial analysis to inform bid and no-bid decisions
- Complete tender pricing schedules accurately and within deadlines
- Analyse contract profitability, margins, fee rates, occupancy and productivity
- Produce dashboards and reports on commercial risks and opportunities
- Model the effect of wage rises, inflation and other cost pressures
- Support annual fee uplift submissions to local authorities, NHS commissioners and other funders
- Analyse supplier spend to identify savings and efficiencies
- Support procurement exercises, supplier evaluations and contract negotiations
- Prepare business cases, sensitivity analyses and commercial reports for senior decision-makers
What’s required
Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in finance, accounting, economics, business or a related subject
Experience
- Previous experience in a similar commercial, finance or analytical role
- Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting or cost modelling
Skills & knowledge
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
- Strong numerical reasoning and attention to detail
- Ability to work with complex datasets and explain findings clearly
- Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Checks & eligibility
- At least 12 months remaining on the right to work in the UK, where applicable
Other
- Strong organisational skills to manage competing deadlines
- Proactive and confident working independently
Nice to have
- Experience in health or social care
- Experience in public procurement
- Experience in local authority or NHS funding
- Experience in contract profitability analysis
What’s offered
- Refer-a-friend scheme offering up to £1,000
- Outstanding career development opportunities
- Blue Light Card discount package
- Employee Assistance Programme