Commercial Analyst – Costing & Process Improvement

SUMMARY:

• Are you commercially sharp, highly analytical, and obsessed with improving processes and profitability?
• A dynamic and fast-paced business is looking for a driven Commercial Analyst to take ownership of the full costing function while identifying opportunities to improve systems, efficiencies, and gross profit performance across the business.
• This is not a “capture and process” role — we are looking for someone who can think commercially, challenge inefficiencies, analyse data deeply, and drive meaningful operational improvements.
• If you enjoy working with numbers, systems, pricing, margins, and process optimisation in a high-performance environment, this opportunity is for you.

POSITION INFO:

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• 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

• 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

• 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