Cost Analyst/Commercial Administrator

Ganymede Solutions; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 rail contractor in Birmingham seeks a Cost Analyst to join their team in the Midland Metro Alliance. The role involves preparing and presenting financial reports, managing contracts, and analyzing project costs. Ideal candidates have a degree in finance or a related field, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency. You will work closely with senior project teams in a dynamic environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension – 6% employer contribution

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree educated (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Experience working within a project or programme environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, functions, analysis).

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation and presentation of project financial reports.
• Assisting with budgets and business plan preparation.
• Analysing actual costs vs forecasts across projects.
• Managing day-to-day financial aspects of contracts.
• Producing regular and ad-hoc financial reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Cost Analyst

Tier 1 Rail Contractor | Midland Metro Alliance (MMA)

Birmingham – Summer Lane (Depot / Office Based)

40 hours | Monday – Friday

Office / site attendance required 5 days per week

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a Tier 1 rail contractor working across the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA), supporting a portfolio of live urban light rail projects across Birmingham.

The role sits within the commercial / finance function, working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager and wider project teams to provide clear, accurate financial insight on project performance.

If you enjoy numbers, analysis and understanding how projects actually perform, and you want a role with exposure, development and progression, this is a strong move.

The Role

• Supporting the preparation and presentation of project financial reports
• Assisting with budgets and business plan preparation
• Analysing actual costs vs forecasts across projects and programme activity
• Managing the day-to-day financial aspects of contracts
• Supporting change control and financial governance
• Producing regular and ad-hoc financial reports
• Carrying out reconciliations and performance analysis
• Supporting monthly performance reviews with key stakeholders
• Ensuring all commitments align with approved budgets or follow change control

Helping embed financial awareness across project teams

This is a hands-on analytical role, close to live projects and senior stakeholders.

Who This Suits

• Has experience in a project-based finance or commercial environment
• Is confident working with data, reports and analysis
• Is strong in Excel and comfortable handling large datasets
• Is detail-focused, organised and deadline-driven
• Has an interest in commercial finance and project performance
• Is looking to grow within a Tier 1 infrastructure environment

Experience & Background

Essential

• Degree educated (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
• Experience working within a project or programme environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, functions, analysis)

Desirable

• Exposure to infrastructure, rail, civils or construction
• Experience supporting commercial or finance teams on live projects

Package & Benefits

• Salary : £32,000 per annum
• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Buy additional annual leave scheme
• Company pension – 6% employer contribution
• Death in Service – 4 x annual salary
• Health Cash Plan (including dependent children)
• Aviva Digital GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flu vaccinations & eye care vouchers

Why Join?

• Tier 1 rail contractor with long-term MMA workload
• Exposure to high-profile urban rail projects
• Strong commercial leadership and structured environment
• Clear development opportunities into commercial / finance progression routes

Stability, visibility and career headroom

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.