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 wouldn’t 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.