Senior Commercial Finance Analyst (Bids)

The Channel Recruiter; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Nottingham is seeking a detail-driven Commercial Analyst (Bids) to play a pivotal role in financial strategy. You will coordinate financial documentation for bids and provide insights alongside Sales and Commercial teams. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, relevant qualifications, and advanced Excel capabilities. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and various benefits including private healthcare and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension

25 days holiday rising to 30

Gym Discounts

Employee Referral program

Qualifications

• Experience in business partnering with non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and submission of financial documentation.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial teams for strategic insights.
• Analyse margins and pricing structures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication

Education

Level 3 education (e.g. A Levels) or equivalent

Part or fully qualified with ACCA/CIMA/ACA/AAT

Tools

Microsoft D365

Power BI

Job description

Job title: Commercial Analyst (Bids)

Salary: up to £40,000 p/a

Location: Nottingham

Hybrid work available (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)

Benefits: Private Healthcare, Pension, 25 days holiday rising to 30 over 5 years, Group life insurance, income protection, Gym Discounts, Free Fuel Fridays, Employee of the Quarter, Employee Referral program

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for strategic analysis and commercial success? XMA is looking for a Commercial Analyst (Bids) to join our dynamic Commercial Finance team in Nottingham. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our bids and tenders, working alongside top-tier professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Established in the 80's our client has grown to become one of the top ten largest value-added resellers in the UK. Today, they are an independent UK company with full geographic coverage, and our skilled workforce serves a diverse customer base across the public and private sector. They have won awards for their ability to help organisations and users achieve more with technology. They specialise in realising individual ambitions to transform and evolve. They consult, define, adapt and deliver on real-life outcomes and collaborate closely to bring that positive impact home.

What You ll Do: Commercial Analyst

• Lead the coordination and submission of financial documentation and cost models for bids and tenders.
• Partner with Sales, Commercial, and Bids teams to provide strategic financial insights.
• Analyse margins, pricing structures, and cost drivers to support decision-making.
• Drive profitability analysis and identify cost optimisation opportunities.
• Present financial models and performance reports to key stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc financial tasks and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We re Looking For: Commercial Analyst

Essential:

• Educated to Level 3 (e.g. A Levels) or equivalent.
• Experience in business partnering with non-finance stakeholders.
• Part or fully qualified with ACCA/CIMA/ACA/AAT.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in finance systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Strong understanding of financial modelling

Desirable:

• Knowledge of IT or public sector procurement and bids processes.
• Experience with Microsoft D365, Power BI, and financial modelling.

We proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law

We are registered Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and as such, we will ensure that individuals who have a disability are provided reasonable accommodation, to enable full participation in the job application and interview process. If you have any such requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us on our email which is (url removed), we will be happy to action your requests.