Data Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Data Analyst to join our manufacturing client’s Commercial Team and play a critical role in driving data-informed decision-making. This role requires strong analytical and statistical skills, advanced proficiency in data tools, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, impactful business recommendations. Initially this will be a 12-month fixed term contract.
The Data Analyst role:
* 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.
* Track and analyse KPIs, delivering actionable insights to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
* 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 help uncover growth opportunities.
* Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact insights that drive commercial and operational success.
Skills we’re looking for in a Data Analyst:
* Advanced Excel capability using complex formulas, data modelling, mapping, v-lookup, pivot tables, IF statements.
* 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.
* Experience in a data analytics, commercial analyst, or business intelligence role.
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