Commercial Business Analyst

idibu; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in the UK seeks a skilled candidate for a role in Commercial Analytics. This position involves analyzing data to optimize operational efficiency, engaging with stakeholders, and developing commercial models. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in a numerical field, possess extensive experience in data analysis, and have strong communication skills. The role offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and performance-related pay.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Business Degree, Mathematics or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of commercial business.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, cleanse, and analyze large data files to provide insights.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and present findings.
• Develop commercial models and pricing templates.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Experience with Power BI

Multitasking

Education

Degree in a numerical field

Tools

Power BI

Visual Basic

Job description

Overview

This role is within Thames Water Commercial, offering an excellent development opportunity to candidates with relevant commercial experience and a strong numerical background. The role encourages movement into wider Thames Water business streams, particularly analytical positions seen as a great talent pool for other business streams.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining, cleansing and analysing large data files to provide insight on historical spend and identifying opportunities in cost and operational efficiency, and providing information on future demand as required.
• Attending stakeholder meetings and presenting findings to the stakeholder group.
• Developing appropriate commercial models and pricing templates/bid sheets for each sourcing initiative, using existing templates or creating new models.
• Supporting the development of sourcing recommendations by providing commercial analysis of final costs versus budgets and baseline outlined in the sourcing strategy and evidencing additional business value enabled.
• Regularly engaging with stakeholders to elicit information and define the scope of analysis.
• Providing support to internal and external (supplier) meetings to explain data analysis as requested.
• Supporting the Analytics team to promote and embed technology through championing systems and running training sessions for the Commercial and wider business.

Qualifications

• Degree in a numerical field such as Accountancy, Business Degree, Mathematics or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in a previous organisation in a similar role.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to prioritise and multitask to produce required deliverables efficiently.
• Good understanding of a commercial business and relevant functional area experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Visual Basic to create macros.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service plus bank holidays.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to a wide range of benefits supporting health, wellbeing and finances – annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Location

Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading.

Hours

36 hours a week.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we need passionate and skilled people committed to making a difference.

Purpose & Values

Learn more about our purpose and values to understand how we approach sustainability, innovation and inclusion throughout the organisation.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, offering flexible working arrangements, meaningful career opportunities and excellent benefits. We are committed to being a great, diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from everyone and supporting any adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.