Drive commercial strategy and profitability in a marketleading maritime business Temporary : 12-Months Rate: Up to $80 an hour for the right candidate Start Date: ASAP As aCommercial Analyst, youll be at the heart of shaping growth and creatingvalue. Youll provide commercial insights and strategic support that directlyinfluence win rates and profitability, while taking ownership of tariff reviewsand contract renewals to keep our operations competitive. A large part of yourwork will include evaluating new opportunities, preparing proposals andbusiness cases, building financial models, and delivering market analysis thatguides decision-making. Youll also refine analytical tools that strengthen theway our team operates. Here, your contributions will make a real impact, andyour expertise will help drive success in a highly competitive market HowYoull Make a Difference Reportingto the Regional Chief Commercial Officer, your key responsibilities willinclude: Analysingcustomer requirements, market data, and competitor activity to guide commercialstrategy and identify new opportunities and understand risks Conductingannual reviews of port tariff structures and recommending adjustments Supportingend-to-end tender processes including bid pricing, financial modelling, andproposal development tailored to customer needs Workingclosely with stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Procurement, Fleet,Operations, HR, and HSSEQ to ensure commercial decisions are informed,balanced, and deliver the best outcomes Conductingfinancial analysis and scenario modelling for new business opportunities Assistingwith pipeline tracking and forecasting potential opportunities Developingand maintaining databases and analytical tools to support decision-making Supportand lead development and application of tools to optimise port operations. Contributingto ad-hoc analysis to support projects and initiatives led by the Commercialteam or Senior Leadership WhatYoull Bring To thrivein this role, youll bring: Tertiaryqualifications in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field Provenexperience in commercial or financial analysis, business development, ideallywith exposure to corporate finance, advisory, or investment banking Strongskills in financial modelling, data analysis and reporting AdvancedExcel proficiency and experience with tools such as Thinkcell, Visio, Projectas well as AI platforms Experiencein pricing or revenue management is advantageous Commercialand strategic mindset with strong problem-solving ability Highlevel of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure Effectivecommunicator with strong stakeholder engagement Curious and proactive, withpersistence to follow through and comfort working with ambiguity Strongproject management capability and proficiency across MS Office applications If you are interested or know someone who is, please apply here or reach out to charlie.vant@hays.com for more details! 2994388