Commercial Analyst – Costing & Process Improvement

Responsibilities

• Managing the full end-to-end costing function across the business
• Analysing project costs, supplier pricing, margins, and profitability
• Preparing accurate and commercially sound costings within strict deadlines
• Identifying costing discrepancies, inefficiencies, and commercial risks
• Driving continuous process improvement and operational efficiencies
• Implementing and optimising costing systems and applications
• Developing costing models, reports, and analytical tools for management reporting
• Collaborating with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Warehouse, and Sales teams
• Improving visibility, consistency, and standardisation within the costing process
• Supporting strategic decision-making through accurate financial and commercial analysis

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Commercially aware with strong financial acumen
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Process-driven with a continuous improvement approach
• Confident working independently and taking ownership of functions
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Able to work effectively under pressure and within deadlines

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in:

  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Cost & Management Accounting
  • Business Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Industrial Engineering

• 3–5 years’ experience in:

  • Costing
  • Commercial analysis
  • Finance
  • Process improvement

• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills

• Experience with costing systems, ERP systems, or commercial applications

• Solid understanding of costing principles, pricing structures, and GP margin management

• Experience implementing or optimising systems/applications

• Exposure to operational or supply chain environments

• Proven track record improving efficiencies and reducing process bottlenecks