Commercial Analyst

First Bus

Commercial Analyst role focused on revenue and customer performance at a leading UK bus operator. Engage with data to influence decisions and support commercial growth initiatives.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeLeeds • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £45,000 - £55,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Commercial Analysis team in delivering insight across revenue and customer performance
Turn complex data into clear, actionable insight
Influence senior decision-making
Play a key role in driving commercial performance across the business
Support data-led decision-making
Work closely with senior stakeholders
Assess new funding schemes and understand the impact for localised recommendations
Ensuring detailed knowledge of Concessions agreements
Work closely with Finance to ensure accurate revenue allocation
Produce detailed budgets and forecasts for Volume, Revenue & Yield

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience as a Commercial Analyst, Commercial Manager or similar
Demonstratable experience of interacting with senior business leaders
Understanding of a commercial business and how different factors interlink to drive growth
Proven ability to integrate quickly into a new business and deliver immediate value
Thorough, inquisitive and innovative mindset
Self-motivated, with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent analytical mindset with broad commercial acumen
Advanced Excel skills and Power BI literate
High levels of resilience with ability to take input and direction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost
Cash back benefits across optical & dental
Virtual GP appointments
Mental health support
Nutrition and fitness advice
EAP provision offering 24hr mental health support
Discounts on high street brands and supermarkets
Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service
Free bus pass
Cycle to work scheme
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Flexible working

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial analysisdata analysisbudgetingforecastingrevenue allocationcustomer performance analysisdata-led decision-makingExcelPower BI

Soft Skills

influencingcommunicationself-motivationprioritizationtime managementanalytical mindsetresilienceinterpersonal skillsinnovative mindsetinquisitive mindset