Commercial Business Analyst

South Kent hybrid working

£35-50k dependent on experience + generous benefits

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment are delighted to be representing a top employer in the Kent area in their search for a commercially minded analyst to join them on a full time, permanent basis. Working for a new division of a large, collaborative, global organisation, you will be collecting and interrogating a large and varied range of commercial data before presenting your conclusions from analysis to make sound business improvement recommendations.

This role will involve:

Supporting the business development team to provide strategic guidance and encourage data driven decision making
Proactively gathering market insight and data, presenting this in a palatable way, making commercial recommendations
Creating and developing innovative and efficient ways to collate and present data e.g. dashboards and reporting tools
Spotting risks related to business development and growth of the business division and suggesting positive solutions for mitigation
Using your market research knowledge and skills to conduct relevant surveys and data collation projects resulting in tangible improvement propositions
Ensuring operational compliance with relevant regulations and standards
Offering expertise on reporting and analysis across the division

To be considered for this role, you will:

Be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a related analytical field (mathematics, economics, business etc.)
Have some relevant experience in a similar field
Have commercial flair and understanding and be able to demonstrate this
Be an exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly present data in an accessible way
Use reporting tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, SAP BusinessObjects or similar
Be passionate about the application of technology in a business environment to support commercial growth
Be a meticulous researcher with the ability to gather and interrogate a wide range of data
Be confident, innovative and proactive with a flexible, positive approach
Be able and happy to work on site in Folkestone for a minimum of 2 days per week, more during the training / induction period and subject to business requirements

Outstanding candidates for this role will:

Be able to speak multiple European languages!

Why would you want to work here? Why wouldnt you!

Unique opportunity to work for a business like no other!
Great benefits including annual bonus
Varied and interesting workload
Global reach
Opportunities for progression and development
You will have the chance to make an impact through autonomous working
Hybrid working possible

This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced sector where no two days are the same.

Apply online with an up-to-date CV.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.