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Commercial Analyst, Darlington Your new company This is a rare opportunity to work in a small, high impact team at the forefront of the UK’s Net Zero transformation, offering exposure to investment appraisal and commercial modelling of nationally significant infrastructure assets.Your new role Title: Commercial AnalystLocation: Darlington Reports to: Finance and Commercial Manager Purpose of the RoleThe Commercial Analyst will play a central role in the economic evaluation of major Transport & Storage infrastructure investments. This includes developing robust investment appraisal cash flow models, analysing cost drivers, supporting commercial strategy, and enabling evidence-based decision-making for multi-billion-pound assets.The role provides core analytical support to the entire team, ensuring commercial, regulatory, and technical assumptions are integrated into consistent economic frameworks that inform FID decisions, stakeholder reporting and long-term planning. What You Will Deliver Economic Modelling & Analysis: Build and maintain complex economic models for Transportation & Storage infrastructure to evaluate investment opportunities and support financial planning Ensure all investment models follow regulatory requirements on cost allocation, economic valuation, depreciation, and asset categorisation Evaluate investment and financing options through NPV, IRR and scenario-based analysis. Support FID cases through economic risk assessment and strategic sensitivity analysis. Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Support: Support the preparation, validation, and submission of regulatory reporting required for Transport & Storage activities Work with Finance, Compliance, and Project Delivery teams to ensure commercial and cost data is accurate, auditable, and aligned with regulatory definitions. Maintain clear documentation of assumptions, methodologies, and data sources to ensure compliance and readiness for external review. Contribute commercial analysis and evidence to regulatory consultation responses and compliance submissions. Performance Reporting & Governance: Produce commercial dashboards, KPI reports, and variance analysis for management reviews. Produce clear, evidence-based presentations for leadership and governance bodies. Highlight key value drivers, commercial risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders. Commercial Support: Support the Finance & Commercial team in preparing commercial inputs for governance, investment papers, and leadership updates. Act as a central analytical point of contact for commercial queries across the business. What you'll need to succeed Education and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Essential Experience: Strong economic modelling and analytical skills Knowledge of project economics (discounted cash flow, NPV, IRR, sensitivity analysis). Experience in commercial analysis, corporate finance, or business planning-ideally in energy, infrastructure, or capital-intensive industries. Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear commercial insights. Strong attention to detail: Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders. Desirable Experience Experience of project financing or major capital projects. Experience supporting commercial negotiations or contract development Experience in regulated industries. What you'll get in return An attractive salary and benefits package is offered. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4792217

• Compensation: GBP 26,000 - GBP 28,000 - monthly Comejoin us and make a difference in the world! At a strategic level the Knowledge analyst will follow and adhere to the Customer Service Centre (CSC) Knowledge Management Process. The overall role includes: continually improving the Knowledge Management processes; ensuring that Knowledge articles within the Knowledge Base(s) are reviewed for relevance and accuracy; promoting the effective use of documentation and the Knowledge Base within the business. • Manage and review the progression of Knowledge Articles in accordance with the CSC Knowledge Management processes., • Develop, co‑coordinate and promote the effective functioning of Knowledge Management activities across all of ICT’s support and development areas., • Ensure all new Knowledge Articles are reviewed for relevance and accuracy prior to publication., • Ensure any outdated articles are archived accordingly., • Ensure any existing articles are regularly reviewed for relevance, accuracy and currency., • Work closely with all areas of IT support and development to transfer knowledge allowing improved First Time fix capabilities and customer satisfaction., • Work closely with Problem Management to ensure suitable work‑arounds to existing problems are recorded, managed and used effectively., • Examine potential areas for service improvement and raise proposals with senior ICT management via the Continuous Service Improvement process., • Provide expert guidance to all support teams within ICT in relation to the effective use of the Knowledge Base and any associated knowledge management systems., • Manage the ITSS KnowIT SharePoint ensuring documents are reviewed and updated in accordance with ISO20000 requirements., • Assist in the design and preparation of training courses relating to Knowledge Management., • Provide advice and guidance to all areas of IT Support on the correct usage of the Knowledge Management System., • Ensure the Knowledge Management System is maintained in line with Knowledge Management processes., • Design appropriate metrics for reporting on key performance and quality indicators in relation to Knowledge Management., • Help in developing and continuously improving the CSC Knowledge Management Processes., • Act as Knowledge Analyst for all CSC accounts, ensuring adherence to the Knowledge Management processes at all times., • Identify and raise risks and issues with the Knowledge managers which are impacting the Knowledge Management Processes., • Contribute towards the development and retention of ISO/IEC20000 accreditation., • The Scope includes the development and management of the Knowledge Management processes used within the PS IT Support area and any additional areas utilising the KB functionality., • Ensure the Knowledge Management process interfaces with the Service Desk and all other relevant ITIL process areas in an efficient and effective manner., • Ensure communication channels between the Knowledge Management function and related ITIL disciplines (Service Desk, Incident and Problem Management etc.) operate effectively. Report and Manage; • Number of pending Articles., • Number of archived Articles., • Number of Articles awaiting review., • Number of Articles awaiting publication., • Customer and Support teams’ satisfaction relating to the Knowledge Management process., • Where required, work with transition managers to transfer existing knowledge into PS following successful bids., • Manage the introduction of Knowledge Management processes and the Knowledge Management System to new accounts following successful bids., • Pro‑actively apply best practice across all Accounts., • Experience of working within an ITIL role., • Good understanding of all Service Management processes., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including previous experience liaising with all levels of management., • Self‑motivated., • Flexibility in approach., • Ability to work under pressure., • Excellent customer facing and influencing skills., • Ability to make decisions and take ownership., • Experience of using a Service Management Tool., • Excellent knowledge of MS Excel., • Experience using vFire., • ITIL Foundation Accreditation. We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an aboveaverage pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following: • Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost), • 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE), • 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost), • A Group Pension Plan with employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%, • A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs, • All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects., • Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required., • All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks., • Depending on the nature of the role a DisclosureBarring Service (DBS) check may also be required. NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr