Senior Commercial Analyst

Job Description:

Job title: Senior Commercial Analyst (Bids)

Salary: up to £40,000 p/a

Location: Nottingham

Hybrid work available (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)

Benefits: Private Healthcare, Pension, 25 days holiday rising to 30 over 5 years, Group life insurance, income protection, Gym Discounts, Free Fuel Fridays, Employee of the Quarter, Employee Referral program

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for strategic analysis and commercial success? XMA is looking for a Senior Commercial Analyst (Bids) to join our dynamic Commercial Finance team in Nottingham. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our bids and tenders, working alongside top-tier professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Established in the 80's our client has grown to become one of the top ten largest value-added resellers in the UK. Today, they are an independent UK company with full geographic coverage, and our skilled workforce serves a diverse customer base across the public and private sector. They have won awards for their ability to help organisations and users achieve more with technology. They specialise in realising individual ambitions to transform and evolve. They consult, define, adapt and deliver on real-life outcomes and collaborate closely to bring that positive impact home.

What You’ll Do: Senior Commercial Analyst

• Lead the coordination and submission of financial documentation and cost models for bids and tenders.
• Partner with Sales, Commercial, and Bids teams to provide strategic financial insights.
• Analyse margins, pricing structures, and cost drivers to support decision-making.
• Drive profitability analysis and identify cost optimisation opportunities.
• Present financial models and performance reports to key stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc financial tasks and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

 What We’re Looking For: Senior Commercial Analyst

Essential:

• Educated to Level 3 (e.g. A Levels) or equivalent.
• Experience in business partnering with non-finance stakeholders.
• Part or fully qualified with ACCA/CIMA/ACA/AAT.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in finance systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling

Desirable:

• Knowledge of IT or public sector procurement and bids processes.
• Experience with Microsoft D365, Power BI, and financial modelling.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer—the highest level in the UK Government’s scheme. This reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through our inclusive recruitment practices, we ensure that individuals with disabilities are given fair and equal access to opportunities within our organisation. As part of this commitment, we participate in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, which offers an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role.

We will ensure that individuals who have a disability are provided reasonable accommodation, to enable full participation in the job application and interview process. If you have any such requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us on our email which is (url removed), we will be happy to action your requests.

Keywords: Commercial Finance Analyst, Bid Finance Analyst, Strategic Finance Analyst, Tender Finance Analyst, Commercial Strategy Analyst, Financial Planning Analyst