Commercial Analyst M-F

Preligens; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace and defense company is seeking a Commercial Analyst in Wolverhampton. This role supports strategic planning through data analysis, requiring excellent skills in MS Excel and analytical capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and extensive benefits including medical insurance and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Structured training and opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate complicated data into information that supports sound business decisions.
• Experience managing and interpreting large, complex data sets.
• Track record of continuous improvement and process enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the strategic plan.
• Develop and report key metrics that support Business Development objectives.
• Provide support for military and civil bids and proposals as required.

Skills

Excellent IT skills across MS products

Detailed analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Finance knowledge or qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Analyst M/F — Newly created role within the Actuation Systems team. This position acts as a key financial point of contact to support the delivery of the strategic plan through high-quality data analysis and interpretation. The role is data driven with a commercial focus and is a key member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT), collaborating across Actuation sites in France, Italy, and the UK to shape future business direction.

Responsibilities

• Work with Business Development, Strategy, and FP&A teams to support the delivery of the strategic plan.
• Understand and challenge financial risks and opportunities with the business.
• Develop and report key metrics that support Business Development objectives.
• Support long-term strategic planning for Actuation sites.
• Deliver business cases and proposals for the Actuation business on time and in full.
• Provide support for military and civil bids and proposals as required.
• Help develop a robust governance process for bids and proposals, ensuring management system compliance.
• Build business cases to support strategic investments and Actuation-wide central projects.
• Ensure full compliance with accounting policies, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and international accounting standards.
• Ensure military models comply with government legislation.
• Deliver against continuous improvement targets.

Job Requirements

What will you bring to the role?

• Essential skills: Excellent IT skills across MS products, with a focus on MS Excel.
• Detailed analytical skills with experience managing and interpreting large, complex data sets.
• Proven ability to translate complicated data into information that supports sound business decisions.
• Commercial mindset with an understanding of business cases / investment appraisal.

• Desirable skills: Experience in a commercial environment contributing to strategic decision-making.
• Track record of continuous improvement and process enhancement.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to build trust across levels of the business.
• Experience working across multiple geographies with cultural awareness.
• Prior finance knowledge or qualification is advantageous.
• Experience producing complex business cases / investment appraisals.

Benefits

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday, discounted gym memberships, maternity/adoption leave up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50%, paternity/non-pregnant parent / co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training and opportunities to progress

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in aviation, defence and space markets. It aims to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world and has a global presence with 100,000 employees and 27.3 billion euros in sales in 2024. Safran Electronics & Defense offers onboard intelligence solutions for civil and military markets.

Location

Stratford Road, WV10 7EH, Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

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