Cost and Procurement Analyst

Live Nation Entertainment

. Lead complex cost-category reviews and commercial analysis across the festivals and wider outdoor events portfolio .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial finance and procurement analytics, with advanced skills in financial modeling and Excel. Capable of leading analytical workstreams, presenting findings to senior stakeholders, and developing benchmarks to enhance purchasing outcomes.

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Commercial Finance ExperienceFinancial Modelling SkillsSupplier Bid EvaluationCost Benchmarking DesignData Quality Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial ModellingCost AnalysisData AnalysisBenchmarkingCost ModellingPricing ComparisonSavings IdentificationContract Proposal AssessmentSupplier EconomicsExcel

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingCollaborativeAccountabilityConstructive ChallengeClear Communication

Industry Keywords

Live-Event ExperienceHospitality Sector ExperienceOperational Sector ExperienceCommercial AnalysisCost DriversSavings BaselinesSupplier ModelsExecutive RecommendationsFinancial EvidenceProcurement Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex cost-category reviews and commercial analysis across the festivals and wider outdoor events portfolio
Develop supplier models, meaningful benchmarks and recommendations to improve purchasing outcomes
Work with the Head of Cost & Commercial Finance, Central Operations, Festival Business Partners and Cost & Procurement Assistant
Lead commercial reviews of major supplier categories, including cost modelling, pricing comparisons and service-specification analysis
Develop and maintain cross-event cost benchmarks using attendees, site size, days and service requirements
Support financial assessment of tenders, contract proposals, supplier alternatives and volume or scope changes
Identify and quantify recurring and one-off cost improvements, distinguishing genuine savings from activity-level changes
Maintain financial evidence for the savings register, including baselines, delivery owners, forecast benefits and realised results
Explain cost differences and support adoption of procurement and operating improvements
Challenge data completeness and coding for robust supplier and category analysis
Prepare executive-quality recommendations covering costs, risks, implementation dependencies and commercial trade-offs
Support Pink Moon and other portfolio-specific commercial analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong commercial finance or procurement analytics experience
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
Experience evaluating supplier bids, rates, scope and commercial terms
Ability to design fair benchmarking measures across different events
Strong understanding of cost drivers, volume assumptions and savings baselines
Experience presenting commercial findings to senior stakeholders
Ability to lead analytical workstreams and review data quality
Analytical, questioning and evidence-led
Constructive in challenging supplier economics
Clear and commercially focused in recommendations
Collaborative with Operations and Business Partners
Accountable for the quality and validation of findings
Relevant live-event, hospitality or operational sector experience advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tickets to shows and festivals
Unlimited annual leave
Onsite gym equipment
Fitness and meditation classes
Fully stocked complimentary coffee bar with barista
Heavily subsidised lunch options
Regular staff events, including speakers and open mic nights
Inclusive working environment
Support to balance work and homelife
Professional and personal development opportunities
New experiences and learning from talented colleagues