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(Office Based role)\nLyreco UK & Ireland is seeking a commercially minded and analytical SMB Commercial Analyst to join our Commercial Operations team and play a key role in supporting business performance.\nThe successful candidate will work closely with Regional Sales Directors, the SMB New Business Team and Product & Services to provide commercially robust analysis and recommendations that support business decision making.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining analytical thinking with practical delivery. You will use data to support profitable new-business opportunities and improve commercial performance across our existing customer base, while protecting commercial integrity.\nWhat will you be doing?\nAs our Commercial Analyst, you will:\nAnalyse regional pricing performance, customer profitability and buying behaviour, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.\nAnalyse tender requirements to identify suitable Lyreco products, services and commercially appropriate alternatives.\nBenchmark competitor pricing and product ranges to support competitive and commercially balanced proposals.\nProvide commercial insight and analytical support throughout the tender process, helping new business Sales teams deliver competitive proposals whilst maintaining commercial integrity.\nCollaborate with Product & Services teams to identify opportunities for supplier-supported pricing and enhanced commercial propositions where appropriate.\nDevelop evidence-based commercial and pricing recommendations that balance profitability, margin expectations and long-term customer value.\nPrepare regular, actionable management reports, dashboards and performance analysis.\nSupport strategic commercial projects and ad hoc analysis, working with stakeholders across the business to inform decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.\nImplement approved pricing and commercial activity through Lyreco’s systems, ensuring accuracy and appropriate governance.\nMonitor performance following implementation and provide commentary against expected outcomes and prior performance.\nContinuously improve reporting processes, data quality, pricing methodologies and analytical tools.\nWhat are we looking for?\nWe are looking for someone who is naturally curious, commercially aware and confident turning data into meaningful insight.\nExperience in a commercial, financial, business analysis or similar analytical role.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.\nThe ability to interpret financial and commercial information and communicate findings clearly.\nCommercial awareness, with the ability to balance customer competitiveness, profitability and wider business objectives.\nStrong attention to detail and a methodical approach.\nGood communication and stakeholder-management skills.\nThe ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider teams.\nA proactive approach and a genuine interest in understanding what drives business performance.\nDegree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics is essential.\nBenefits:\nWe offer our:\n31 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.\nAbility to work from home, 2 days from home after probation period.\nPension & Life Assurance Scheme.\nOpportunity to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme, access retail vouchers and eye care vouchers.\n2 fully paid community volunteering days each year.\nGrow Our Own Talent Programme - promoting internal career development.\nReferral Scheme.\nLong Service Awards - to celebrate your career milestones.\nOpportunity for career break - after 3 yrs of service\nSports & Social Club - access to discounted trips and excursions.\nAll Work to Company Values: Passion, Respect, Agility, Excellence.\nAs a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. 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