Graduate Commercial Analyst
Glasgow
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Join our service sector client based in the outskirts of Glasgow, in a commercially focussed role. This opportunity is ideal for someone who has recently graduated with a bacherlor's or master's degree/equivalent qualification in the discipline of mathematics/finance/accounting/business/economics.
You will be providing support to the development, implementation and management of all commercial activities and controls across the business. It will also involve reporting on contract performance to budget and forecasts, audit adherence to the procurement and pricing strategy, and commercial support to general managers.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining performance reports and business partnering with operational colleagues.
- Supporting the business unit in the generation of tenders for all opportunities.
- Building up strong knowledge of customer contracts, whilst maintaining the commercial contract log.
- Providing advice on commercial issues to general/framework managers.
- Reporting of work in progress, billing and support of payment collection.
- Utilising methods to support all pricing and tendering activities.
- Preparing any subcontract tender requirements for management reviews
- Using the Management Information System (MIS) to track work progress and report on any KPIs.
- Maintaining visibility of expenditure to ensure works are completed to budget.
- Collaborating with the Senior Management Team and attending management reviews as required.
- Continuously improving the reporting available to management.
Whilst this role is suitable for a graduate in the above disciplines, it is also suitable for someone with demonstrable experience within a similar commercial or financial role, with a strong administrative background. E.g. a Trainee Accountant or Financial/Commercial Analyst
Candidates must have strong financial acumen, as well as strong people and communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders across the business, where you may need to challenge or negotiate. It is essential that applicants hold a valid UK driving licence.
This role is fully office based. Apply by attaching your updated CV or contact Eva at Lusona for further information.