We are looking for an experienced Analyst to join our manufacturing client’s Commercial Team and play a critical role in driving data-informed decision-making. This role will be delivering actionable insights that support strategic planning, sales performance, pricing strategy, and overall commercial growth.
The Commercial Analyst will:
* Act as the primary point of contact for all data-related matters, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility across the organisation.
* Prepare data-driven sales and product forecasts, including OTE projections, to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
* Track and analyse KPIs, delivering actionable insights to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
* Identify and implement opportunities to enhance sales effectiveness through automation, improved processes, and data-led problem solving.
* Develop and maintain business intelligence dashboards and reports, streamlining existing processes and introducing new efficiencies.
* Support pricing requests with robust pricing and product costing analysis to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
* Leverage AI-driven tools and advanced analytics to inform strategic decisions and uncover growth opportunities.
* Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact insights that drive commercial and operational success.
Key competencies of the Commercial Analyst:
* Commercial acumen, forecasting and financial modelling, KPI tracking, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with sales, finance, and product teams.
* Proven ability to communicate complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders through reports, visualisations, and presentations
* Experience with Power BI, Tableau or similar, for reporting and dashboard development.
* Knowledge of statistical techniques and forecasting models to support predictive analysis and business planning.
* Strong understanding of commercial strategy, sales performance metrics, and financial KPIs.
* Experience in product pricing, costing, and profitability analysis to support market competitiveness.
* Comfortable working in agile environments with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* 3–7 years of experience in a data analytics, commercial analyst, or business intelligence role.
* A degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business Analytics or Computer Science would be a distinct advantage.
* CIMA, ACCA qualifications would be an advantage in this role but not essential.
This business is offering hybrid working, and a friendly, team-orientated culture. Great benefits offered including 25 days’ holiday (option to purchase up to 5 days annual leave), a generous bonus and pension scheme, Westfield Health Plan, employee assistance programme, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, recruitment referral scheme, and Christmas shutdown