Average Commercial Analyst salary in the UK

Ref: 14725 Role: Commercial Analyst Location: London / Home based Salary: £75,000 Summary: We are looking for a Commercial Analyst to join an organisation at the heart of energy regulation. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing a pricing capacity to optimise the value of the company's data, products, tools and capabilities in the energy and wider utilities market. The role involves targeting the right markets, segments and customers with the optimal price to secure sales, maximising revenue and profit for the company. To be successful in this role you will need a Finance/Economics or similar qualification, be highly analytical, an understanding of value-based pricing and ideally experience of understanding the role of data in the energy/utilities industry. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, Apply today! Key Responsibilities: Develop a deep understanding of the companies data, tools, products and capabilities.Establish a clear segmentation of the energy and wider utilities market.Develop an understanding of the value of data to customers and establish a value-based pricing approach, methodology and policy.Build an external network of capable and relevant professionals and academics.Validate approach with market competitor analysis & assessment of strategies & methodologies.Secure buy-in to the pricing approach from the SMT and key commercial stakeholders.Work with Marketing and Engagement to enable effective communication to customers.Contribute to the annual business strategy and plan.Act as a business partner and critical friend to the business development team. Skills and experience required: Finance/Economics or similar qualification or qualified by experience.Highly analytical and able to present outcomes effectively.Value-based pricing understanding and ideally experience in the energy/utilities industry.Understanding the role and value of data in the industry.Able to manage multiple deliverables, work under pressure and to tight deadlines.Establish effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.Good Excel and data presentation skills.

Our client, a highly sought after FTSE brand with a stellar reputation for kick-starting careers for ambitious and credible finance professionals, is looking to hire a talented Commercial Finance Analyst to join its ranks.This is a true business partnering role, working closely with Operational and Commercial stakeholders to help drive performance through decision support and analysis. The successful candidate will benefit from a flexible and supportive environment, where internal rotation and progression can be expected every c18 months for those who prove to add value.Main duties include:* Analysing data to provide insight to help review and maximise actual performance* Tracking and understand financial impact of action plans and projects to help drive these through to completion* Delivering timely and accurate day to day reporting, planning, budgeting and forecasting* Analytical support and reporting commentary to the commercial teams to help make sounds business decisions * Performing ad hoc analysis to help assess the success of trading initiatives * Attending and contributing key meetings as required Key skills & experience required:* ACCA/CIMA part qualified, finalist or newly qual (salary dependent) * Proven track record in an Analytical role in a fast-paced environment * Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand key business performance drivers * Ability to present complex information in a simple and concise manner * Strong inter-personal skills and can build professional relationships with ease* Enthusiastic, positive and proactive engagement of key stakeholders* Resilience, flexibility and able to cope with time pressure and ambiguity. * Strong analytical skills and attention to detailAGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Role: Commercial Finance AnalystLocation: Hertfordshire (Flexible working - typically 2-3 days in the office)Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum, plus bonus, pension, healthcare options, and moreWe're searching for a proficient Commercial Finance Analyst to join our client's close-knit and dynamic team in Hertfordshire. In this role, you'll play a significant part in providing essential financial insights for strategic decision-making.Responsibilities:* Collaborate in preparing and analysing revenue forecasts.* Use financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities, providing insights to key stakeholders.* Continuously enhance the relevance and quality of reports.* Address financial queries from various business units and stakeholders.* Assist in the timely preparation, consolidation, and presentation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans.* Support business stakeholders in generating accurate budget and forecast data within specified timelines.* Enhance and develop models to streamline the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.* Aid in developing and maintaining financial models for diverse projects and business units, covering both capital and non-capital expenditures.* Contribute to project reporting against budgets or forecasts, offering precise financial analyses of project delivery.* Undertake ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis as required.Experience/Qualifications:* Qualified accountant or progressing towards your ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.* Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills.* Strong proficiency in Excel.* Strong analytical capabilities coupled with keen attention to detail.* Self-motivated with robust problem-solving abilities.* Experience with ERP systems and modelling is highly desirable.Package:* Competitive salary of up to £55,000, along with an attractive bonus structure.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration