Commercial Operations Analyst

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins in Dublin (Hybrid) seeks a Commercial Operations Analyst to join a fast-paced, internationally focused team. You will conduct commercial and financial analyses, support pricing proposals, and interact with senior stakeholders to drive business decisions.

The role requires at least two years' experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to process improvements and operational support.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ professional experience in a commercial/financial/operational or analytical role.
• Excellent academic background, ideally first-class honours or strong 2.1.
• Strong commercial awareness and interest in business operations and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and commercial analysis to support business decisions.
• Support development and review of pricing proposals and commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Assist with commercial negotiations, projects and wider business initiatives.
• Review business information and commercial documentation for accuracy.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Commercial analysis

Financial analysis

Pricing analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Operations Analyst

Sector: Tech

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

Salary: €45,000 plus bonus, pension & healthcare

Our Client

Our client is a well-established international organisation with a strong presence in Dublin.

They are seeking a high-potential Commercial Operations Analyst with at least two years’ professional experience to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, commercially minded individual with strong academics and excellent interpersonal skills to develop their career within a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate looking to develop a broad commercial and analytical skillset within a dynamic international organisation.

The role offers exposure to commercial analysis, business operations and decision-making, with the opportunity to take ownership of varied responsibilities and projects from an early stage.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, gaining valuable commercial experience and developing strong transferable skills.

The business also offers excellent long-term career progression opportunities for high performers, with the potential to take on greater responsibility as you develop.

Who should apply?

This opportunity will suit a high-potential candidate with at least two years’ professional experience who is commercially minded, confident in their communication skills and enjoys working in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

• At least 2 years’ professional experience within a commercial, financial, operational or analytical environment.
• Excellent academic background, ideally a first-class honours or strong 2.1 degree.
• Strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in business operations and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly motivated, proactive and hardworking, with a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and a track record of taking ownership and going beyond core responsibilities.
• Strong Excel skills and an interest in improving business processes.

Role and Reporting Lines

Working as part of a commercial team, you will gain broad exposure to business operations, commercial activities and decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing financial and commercial analysis to support business decisions.
• Supporting the development and review of pricing proposals and commercial agreements.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Supporting commercial negotiations, projects and wider business initiatives.
• Reviewing business information and commercial documentation, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analysing business performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Contributing to process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Taking ownership of ad hoc projects and additional responsibilities as required.
• Managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.