Commercial Analyst in Bourne End

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of a local government client for a Commercial Analyst to support a commercial team in delivering important strategic projects.

This is a 12 month temporary contract offering hybrid working and visits to the office in Hemel Hempstead as required.

The hourly pay rate is equivalent to £40k per year, possibly higher for exceptional candidates.

RESPONSIBILITIES The role will focus on these key areas Extracting, analysing, and presenting data and service information, and conducting benchmarking/ market research/external reviews on a number of commercial opportunities.

Review as required to inform Commercial decisions (both strategic and operational), that will support the organisation to: Optimise income and identify new revenue opportunities.

Research new and innovative trends and activities that lead to income generation that are cost effective as part of an ongoing Review.

Other responsibilities include; Undertaking ad-hoc project-based work as required, across the Commercial Programme, that supports the delivery of the Commercial Strategy Working within statutory guidelines, maintaining and updating the knowledge of the commercial delivery throughout the organisation Research how other organisations use innovation to support and contribute to the development of the organisations corporate policy, strategy and plans including responding to legislative and guidance changes.

Providing excellent customer service working with customer facing staff and staff with other specialist areas to provide seamless services to customers both internally and externally.

Working with the wider Commercial Development team to provide greater understanding and support to the commissioning cycle and contract management, where appropriate.

Working with Commercial and Procurement colleagues on commercial issues and queries effectively, supporting the delivery of improved outcomes for customers, communities, and clients.

Your skills and experience Data Analysis - Ability to analyse and report data from a variety of systems, including financial reports (experience of Unit4 Agresso/Similar financial reporting is advantageous) Ability to identify and extract key data for specific commercial analysis Ability to analyse and present data that can be used to shape key commercial decisions Advanced MS Excel skills and confident user of other Microsoft products including Word and PowerPoint Confident in challenging performance across the organisation including with senior managers Ability to develop innovative new performance ideas General Skills Self motivated and able to work independently Ability to present complex messages in an understandable way Ability to analyse and think through complex problems Effective communication - written, verbal and presentations Does this sound like your next career move?

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