Cost Analyst

Tenon fm; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a motivated Cost Analyst to join their team in Uxbridge. This role involves collaborating with Business Development and Finance teams to optimize costs and pricing for new and existing contracts. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a similar financial role within the facilities management sector and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. They will be responsible for financial modeling, cost analysis, and providing insights for strategic decision-making, making this a crucial position in ensuring business success.

Benefits

GP Anytime

Workplace pension scheme

Discounted Gym membership

Rewards platform

On site and discounted parking

Free mortgage advice

Discounted shopping card

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a cost analyst or financial role in facilities management.
• Strong understanding of FM pricing and operational cost drivers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize cost and pricing elements of client deals.
• Conduct financial modeling to assess profitability and ROI.
• Support bid teams with cost analysis during tender submissions.
• Maintain cost databases and ensure pricing accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for motivated, reliable and customer focused Cost Analyst to join our team based in Uxbridge, London. The Cost Analyst will act as a strategic link between the Business Development and Finance teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the cost structure of new and existing contracts, developing pricing models, and driving value in deal negotiations. The role requires a proactive individual with a background in facility management, excellent analytical skills, and an advanced command of Microsoft Excel. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled analyst with a background in facilities management or service-based sectors, who enjoys solving commercial challenges and influencing the success of major contracts from pre-bid through to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with both Business Development and Finance teams to evaluate and optimise the cost and pricing elements of new and existing client deals.
• Lead the financial modelling of contracts and proposals to assess profitability, risks, and ROI.
• Conduct deal pricing reviews, develop rate cards, and ensure that terms align with financial objectives and service deliverables.
• Support bid teams with detailed cost analysis and price justification documents during tender submissions.
• Create dynamic, Excel-based models to track costs, benchmark pricing, and forecast margins.
• Provide cost analysis insights to senior stakeholders to guide strategic decision-making.
• Maintain cost databases and ensure all pricing information is accurate, current, and aligned with market rates.
• Support regular reviews of contract financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in contract renegotiations and price increase initiatives to support business growth.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a cost analyst or similar financial role within the UK facility management service or facilities management industry.
• Strong understanding of FM pricing structures, operational cost drivers, and industry-specific financial metrics.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally across commercial and finance departments.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modelling.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and commercial impact.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with UK procurement and tendering processes in the FM sector is highly desirable.

Company & Benefits

Our core values are: Accountable, Learn & Grow, Ethical, Respect & Team Work.

Tenon FM are a Facilities Management (FM) Company with over 1,700 employees in the UK, offering a wide spectrum of hard & soft FM services specific to the diverse needs of over 1,100 customers throughout the UK.

Our people are very important, because without our employees we can`t provide our services and deliver our customer promise and your role is vital to our continuing success. No matter what area of the business you join, your contribution will be valued and recognised.

We are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People Accredited.

Benefits

• GP Anytime
• Workplace pension scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Rewards platform
• On site and discounted parking
• Free mortgage advice partnered with Charles Cameron & Associates
• Discounted shopping card
• Paid volunteer day