Commercial Analyst

Job Introduction

We’re looking for a Commercial Analyst to join our team, providing essential reporting, data analysis, and administrative support across a variety of business areas.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced dynamic team, where you’ll contribute to business performance reporting, processes, and operational improvements. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Finance Business Partner, taking ownership of routine reports (including month-end analysis), and providing valuable insights that help drive business decisions.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team, liaising with multiple departments while developing your commercial, analytical, and reporting skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compile, validate, and distribute monthly KPIs and weekly reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for routine and month-end reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across financial and operational metrics.
• Work closely with the Finance Business Partner to deliver insightful analysis and business support across key areas.
• Support data validation, auditing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure process integrity and compliance.
• Contribute to business investigations and analysis projects, providing clear, data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
• Provide administrative support for key finance processes, data management, and process documentation.
• Assist with scheduling and operational planning, ensuring the efficient coordination of mobile fitters and field-based teams.
• Collaborate with the wider Finance Team to support ongoing projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional activities.
• Support the customer pricing process, ensuring updates are accurately maintained and communicated.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills – confident working with financial and operational data.
• Excellent attention to detail – able to produce accurate, high-quality reports and validate key business information.
• Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas, data cleaning) and ideally experience with data manipulation and visualisation tools such as Power Query, SQL and Tableau.
• Organised and adaptable – able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under varying month-end workloads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Education: Degree level (or strong A-Levels) or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in an office, finance, or analytical environment.

What We Can Offer You

• Free onsite parking
• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Free Tool Hire
• Share Save Scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development – structured training to support career progression
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts – savings on thousands of top brands
• Discounts on HP products, EE mobile contracts, and gym memberships
• Health Shield (discounted health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free membership
• Virtual GP Service
• Will writing service
• Funeral concierge service

A Little Bit About Us:

Torrent Trackside is a renowned specialist supplier of rail infrastructure portable plant and related trackside services. With our expertise and dedication, we provide comprehensive solutions to the rail industry, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.

As a leader in the field, Torrent Trackside understands the unique demands of the rail sector. We offer a wide range of portable plant equipment specifically designed for rail infrastructure projects, supporting the smooth and safe operation of railway tracks.

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond equipment supply. We also provide a range of trackside services, ensuring that our clients receive comprehensive support for their rail projects. From installation and maintenance to repair and emergency response, our experienced team is equipped to handle various trackside requirements.

At Torrent Trackside, we prioritise customer satisfaction and safety. We strive to build long-term partnerships by delivering exceptional service and quality solutions. With our extensive industry knowledge and expertise, we consistently meet the evolving needs of the rail sector.

Joining Torrent Trackside means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the rail industry. We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Together, we can continue to provide reliable rail infrastructure portable plant and trackside services, contributing to the success of rail projects across the country.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills