Commercial Growth Analyst

Fastmarkets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading price-reporting agency in Greater London is looking for a Commercial Growth Analyst to support the execution of its global commercial strategy. The role involves providing data-driven insights, preparing performance reports, and collaborating with various teams, including Sales and Marketing. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and data visualisation tools like Power BI, and excellent communication abilities. Knowledge of commodity markets is desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (advanced modelling, pivot tables, macros).
• Experience with financial modelling and forecasting.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to interpret data and present actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of commercial strategy.
• Analyse market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly commercial performance reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Data visualisation tools

Communication skills

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Fastmarkets is an industry‑leading price‑reporting agency providing price data, news, analytics and events for global commodity markets.

Job Purpose

The Commercial Growth Analyst will support the development and execution of Fastmarkets’ global commercial strategy by providing data‑driven insights, reporting and analysis, contributing to short and long‑term planning and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and customer needs.

Principal Accountabilities

Strategy Support

• Assist in translating corporate objectives into actionable commercial plans.
• Provide analytical input to regional and product‑level strategies.

Revenue Growth & Market Analysis

• Analyse market trends and customer data to identify growth opportunities.
• Support pricing analysis for enterprise licensing models and commercial terms.
• Contribute to customer segmentation and account hierarchy optimisation.

Partnerships & Alliances

• Conduct research on potential partners and assess performance metrics.
• Provide data support for joint go‑to‑market initiatives and partnership KPIs.

Reporting & Insights

• Prepare monthly and quarterly commercial performance reports and dashboards.
• Deliver insights on revenue trends, market penetration and strategic initiatives using data visualisation tools.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product and Finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment of priorities.
• Support operational improvements through data‑driven recommendations.

Key Interfaces

• Commercial Directors
• Finance
• Product Directors
• Board and Senior Management

Qualifications

Essential

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (advanced modelling, pivot tables, macros).
• Experience with financial modelling and forecasting.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to interpret data and present actionable insights.
• Understanding of pricing models and revenue optimisation principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Desirable

• Knowledge of commodity markets and subscription‑based business models.
• Familiarity with SQL or other data query languages.
• Exposure to private equity‑backed environments.

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