I’m looking for a Commercial Analyst to join the bid and business development team of this nationwide hospitality and FM business. This role will play a key part in designing and pricing commercially sound solutions that meet client requirements and support the organisation’s growth and retention goals, and will be working on bids varying in size (£1m to +£30m)

This role is perfect for an analyst or a finance business partner with strong catering, soft/hard FM experience, who is looking to step into a more commercial role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the commercial development of bids across IFM and single-service contracts.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models to support pricing decisions and commercial assumptions.
• Analyse data on labour, service delivery, and operational performance to inform bid strategy and profitability.
• Work closely with business development, finance, and operations teams to align proposals with client needs and internal financial objectives.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and cost efficiencies to improve competitiveness.
• Prepare high-quality pricing submissions and supporting analysis for review by senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of pricing tools, models, and commercial processes.
• Support transition and mobilisation of new contracts where needed.

About You

• A self-starter with excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and data modelling.
• Commercially minded, with a clear understanding of profitability, cost drivers, and financial statements.
• Skilled communicator who can present complex financial data clearly and persuasively.
• Collaborative and adaptable, able to work effectively across multiple teams and priorities.
• Experience in a commercial, finance, or bid support role within facilities management, food services, outsourcing, or similar service industries.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously.