Business Analyst

Competitive Salary Charterhouse are partnering with a well-established international logistics and support services provider operating across the maritime and industrial sectors globally. Our client delivers complex supply chain and mission-critical support solutions to government and commercial organisations across multiple regions and is currently looking to hire an experienced Business Analyst to join its team. The Business Analyst plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making by translating complex financial and operational data into meaningful business insights. The role is responsible for developing detailed cost models, financial forecasts, and profitability analyses to support commercial proposals and tender submissions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the position ensures pricing assumptions, cost estimates, and financial models are accurate, commercially viable, and aligned with organizational objectives. The Business Analyst also performs scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate commercial risks and opportunities, enabling informed business decisions. In addition, the Business Analyst collaborates with Procurement, Operations, and commercial stakeholders to gather, validate, and standardize financial and operational data while supporting the preparation of management reports and business cases. The role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing pricing tools, financial models, and cost databases to improve accuracy and efficiency across the bid process. By monitoring performance metrics and contributing to the refinement of pricing methodologies and governance frameworks, the Business Analyst helps strengthen financial planning and commercial performance. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline, with 3–5 years of experience in Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, Business Controlling, or Supply Chain Analytics. Strong expertise in financial analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, pricing, profitability analysis, and management reporting is essential, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills. The successful candidate will have experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics, while knowledge of Power BI, Business Objects, or similar reporting tools is advantageous. Professional proficiency in English is required, with Big Four consulting experience and an ACCA qualification considered strong advantages. Show more Show less

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline; 3–5 years of experience in Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, Business Controlling, or Supply Chain Analytics; advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and knowledge of Power BI or Business Objects is advantageous; professional proficiency in English; ACCA qualification or Big Four consulting experience considered a strong advantage.

Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable business insights; develop detailed cost models, financial forecasts, and profitability analyses to support commercial proposals and tender submissions; ensure pricing assumptions, cost estimates, and financial models are accurate and aligned with objectives; perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate commercial risks and opportunities; collaborate with Procurement, Operations, and commercial teams to gather and validate data; prepare management reports and business cases; maintain and enhance pricing tools, financial models, and cost databases to improve bid-process accuracy and efficiency; monitor performance metrics and refine pricing methodologies and governance frameworks.