We’re looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our Supply Management function in a hybrid role, with one day per week based in our Stevenage office. You’ll deliver high‑quality financial analysis, support commercial tender evaluations, and strengthen governance across our contract management processes. As a trusted business partner, you’ll bring clarity and insight to supply chain pricing, validating its impact and helping the business manage risk and identify new opportunities. You’ll also act as our subject matter expert on supply chain pricing, contributing to key projects and new business tenders.
Main Responsibilities
* Review and validate supply chain pricing and accurately manage into unit pricing.
* Validate supply chain savings and assess impact to companies gross profit.
* Manage and maintain price files for the companies approved product range within the product database.
* Deliver timely analytical insights via regular and adhoc reporting to meet the business demands.
* Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for spend and savings across Supply Management.
* Identify variation in the pricing demands of the operating business, and design and deploy appropriate pricing to meet the various business price demands on the product catalogue.
* Undertake pricing audits and establish control mechanisms which validate Supplier invoice pricing is consistent with the Product Database.
* Collate, analyse and provide actionable insights against core KPI’s to drive improved business performance and enhanced compliance.
The Ideal Candidate
* Effective in Translation of financial and non-financial information to a variety of audiences, using a range of mediums, including digital tools such as Excel and PowerBI.
* Motivated and passionate and able to use initiative to work equally well alone or as part of a team and flexible in approach.
* Ability to analyse situations, draw sound judgements and take appropriate decisions.
* Shows courage to challenge actions and deliver improved outcomes.
* Training towards a recognised professional financial qualification.
* Experience of working in the commercial finance functions of global organisations.
* Exposure to a complex, contract driven business, and / or Supply Management function.
* Very strong analytical skills but with the ability to see the ‘big picture Ability to jointly apply commercial finance and control principles.
* Good team player with the ability to influence others and portray sense of direction.
* Strong evidence of resilience, energy and drive.
* Ability to work under pressure; think clearly and act decisively.
* Strong analytical skills including building financial models for comparative analysis
Package Description
Competitive salary depending on experience
In addition, we offer
20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.
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