Commercial Analyst

Commercial Innovation Analyst

£40,000

Waltham Forest Services Ltd (WFS) is looking for a curious, creative person with an excellent track record in financial analysis and taking new ideas from proof of concept to market in a commercial environment. 

This is a new post created to enable WFS to support Waltham Forest Council identify commercial opportunities, generate income and ensure value for money and maximum efficiency for the Council and its residents.  The successful applicant will work on a range of projects commissioned by the Council: responding to briefs, developing proposals, researching ideas, testing and piloting these.   A key part of the role is creating business cases for investment and developing financial models.

You will carry out service, financial and customer analysis and articulate the results to compile compelling options to enable our senior managers to make investment decisions.  You will have demonstrable skills in financial analysis and modeling, including income projections, sensitivity and scenario analysis. You will be able to demonstrate the value of your work in cashable terms.

You will be part of the Commercial & Innovation team, working alongside the Business & Innovation Development Manager.   These are complementary roles, with shared responsibilities and we seek applicants who are willing and able to work collaboratively in order to achieve results.