Commercial Analyst

A major Retail business based up in Lancashire have asked for our help in finding them a Commercial Analyst to work within the Group Strategy function. You will be a pivotal in helping to drive the business forward and in it’s decision-making processes. The main role responsibilities will include: -

• Developing and managing a dedicated market and customer research program in accordance with strategic and business objectives.
• Analysing, interpret and communicate this information to help define and drive Group Strategy
• Identify opportunities to improve the brand proposition and to feed into the Group’s overarching growth strategy
• Presentation of this information in suitable commercial format to key stakeholders within the business
• Develop and grow our Strategy & Research function, creating a dynamic and commercially minded team to drive strategic growth opportunities for the Group
• Plan, manage and lead the Group’s research function, delivering quality commercial outputs in line with business unit and board requirements
• Prepare for and present updates at monthly business unit meetings
• Monthly agenda agreed with business, focused on strategic objectives
• Create a research library to allow immediate access to prior completed work
• Definition and preparation of internal and external strategic presentations

The main criteria for success will be as follows: -  

• University degree or relevant academic qualifications, or transferable skills from prior roles
• Commercially minded individual possessing an understanding of market, economic & financial metrics
• Highly analytical and a problem solver with the ability to disseminate vast quantities of information in a simple and easy to digest format
• Able to link risks and opportunities to drive strategic decision making

In order to be considered for this role you must send a CV through to with a few notes as to why you might be interested and I’ll respond if you are deemed to have a suitable profile.