About our business
JLA has been providing critical assets and services to a range of businesses and sectors including Care Homes, Hospitals, Schools, and Hotels for over 50 years. These assets and services are crucial in supporting customers with their Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control, and Air Conditioning.
The company offers a unique, all-inclusive package called Total Care, this rental model allows customers to make a single monthly payment, to receive brand new equipment, and have maintenance costs taken care of.
About the Role
We are seeking a results-driven Commercial Data Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will translate complex data into actionable business insights that drive revenue growth and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen and excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
· Analyse sales, market, and customer data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for revenue growth.
· Create and maintain dashboards and reports that track key business metrics and KPIs.
· Partner with sales, marketing, and product teams to deliver data-driven insights that inform commercial strategy.
· Develop forecasting models to predict future business performance and market trends.
· Evaluate the effectiveness of commercial initiatives and recommend improvements.
· Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Requirements
· Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
· 2+ years of experience in a data analysis role with commercial/business focus.
· Strong proficiency with common data analysis tools, with a specific focus on Power BI, SQL, Databricks and Azure data platform.
· Experience working with large datasets and developing meaningful business insights.
· Ability to translate commercial and operational requests for insight from non-experts into actionable analysis.
· Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex data in a clear, compelling manner.
· Excellent problem-solving abilities and commercial awareness.
· Practical experience of strong data governance and compliance practices.
· Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence business decisions
Preferred Experience.
· Experience in the B2B retail, subscription or services businesses - ideally experience in businesses with large field-force based operations.
· Knowledge of programming languages (Python, R) for data manipulation and analysis.
· Understanding of emerging technologies, including automation, ML and AI to facilitate data analytics.
· Experience with advanced analytics techniques (predictive modelling, segmentation).
When you join the JLA family, you'll also gain access to an extensive benefits package.
We care about our people and take your well-being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice. Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life's challenges. We also offer up to 8 counseling sessions, which can be in-person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs. You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available.
To offer financial support, we not only provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, we offer a range of added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub.
We really pride ourselves in offering a healthy work-life balance and believe it is important to have time away to recharge which is why we provide 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and enhanced family leave policies.
We are a company that appreciates you and invests in your success and even have a Colleague Recognition Scheme to celebrate your achievements. We're dedicated to your growth, offering support in career development and training. We value your referrals, and through our Refer a Friend scheme, you can earn up to £1,000 in bonus rewards!