Commercial Analyst
Skills
About the role
Who We Are
Join the Southern Region where your work truly matters.
Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day.
This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail.
From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.
About the role
Are you curious, analytical and motivated by turning data into meaningful insight? We're looking for a Commercial Analyst to help shape business decisions, improve performance and support the delivery of commercial strategies that make a real difference.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where your analysis, recommendations and problem-solving skills will directly influence strategic and operational outcomes. Whether you're assessing commercial opportunities, supporting contractual arrangements or developing performance reporting, you'll play a key role in helping the business make informed, evidence-based decisions.
What you'll be doing
As a Commercial Analyst, you'll work with colleagues and stakeholders across the business to:
Support the development and delivery of commercial and business strategies.
Analyse complex information to identify trends, risks, opportunities and key business drivers.
Produce robust analysis and insightful reporting to support decision-making.
Help manage contractual processes and financial arrangements between parties.
Support the appraisal and validation of commercial proposals, options and benefits.
Monitor business performance through meaningful metrics, dashboards and reporting.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and value.
Assist in the production of reports, presentations and formal business documentation.
Your experience and skills
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Highly numerate with strong analytical and financial skills
Experience of contributing to the development and implementation of change initiatives
Advanced level of Microsoft Office systems, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Good written and presentation skills including an ability to analyse and present complex information in a clear and concise format
Proven customer service orientation and collaborative approach
Degree trained or equivalent business experience
Desirable
Large utility, contracting and/or engineering organisation experience
Rail industry exposure
Financial Management or Accountancy Qualification
Trained/certified in project management with Microsoft Project experience
How to apply -
Salary : Band 4B , £35,582 - £42,218
Band & Salary: £35,582 - £42,218
Vacancy type: Perm
Location: London Blackfriars
Closing date: 17 th July 2026
We're an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.
We offer excellent benefits, including:
Generous annual leave with the option to buy/sell days.
Defined benefit pension scheme.
75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
Up to 75% off leisure travel.
Carer's leave to support those who matter.
Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Discover all our benefits and what life is like at Network Rail.- click here
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Key Information
Vacancy Details
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Either
Salary:
£35,582 - £42,218
Location:
London Puddle Dock, Blackfriars
Closing Date:
17-JUL-2026
Job Category:
Finance
Function:
Southern Region
Organisation:
SS Head of Category Management (338796) G1
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