On behalf of our client, a leading aerospace manufacturing company, we are seeking a dedicated Commercial Analyst to join their team in Congleton. The purpose of the role is to support the Commercial and Pricing team in driving commercial effectiveness through high-quality data analysis, reporting, and administrative support across pricing, bids, and contract management. The role will contribute to enhancing customer value, supporting internal decision-making, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of commercial processes.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Assist with the preparation of commercial reports and dashboards using Excel and other tools.
• Analyse sales, pricing, and margin data to support decision-making and identify performance trends.
• Help track commercial KPIs and support the development of business insights.

Pricing Support

• Input and maintain pricing information in the ERP system with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support the review of customer pricing to ensure it aligns with agreed terms and profitability targets.

Market & Customer Intelligence

• Gather and summarise market and competitor data to help inform commercial decisions.
• Support the identification of industry trends and customer insights through desk-based research.

Proposal and Bid Support

• Assist in preparing financial summaries, pricing breakdowns, and supporting data for customer proposals and bids.
• Track and help coordinate bid/RFP timelines in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Contract & Portal Management

• Help review customer portals to ensure contract data and pricing information is current and accurate.
• Support monitoring of SLA performance and customer scorecards.

Margin & Financial Support

• Support the commercial team in regular margin and profitability analysis across key customers and products.
• Assist in identifying trends or anomalies in data that may require further investigation.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Liaise with sales, supply chain, and finance teams to gather relevant data and ensure commercial alignment.
• Participate in regular team meetings to provide updates and share insights.

Experience & Knowledge

• Essential: 2-3 years' experience in a data-focused role within a B2B business (e.g., sales support, commercial analysis, finance or operations).
• Desirable: Exposure to a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
• Desirable: Training or certifications in data analysis, Excel, or commercial/contract support.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, basic formulas).
• Analytical mindset with a good eye for detail and accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Comfortable working with different departments and systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional pension contributions
• 4-day working week (Mon-Thurs)
• 20 days holiday (equivalent to 5 weeks) plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking