Business Analyst

Thorn Baker Industrial; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known client in customer service is seeking a Business Analyst in London. This hybrid role involves managing reporting and analysis to guide commercial decisions. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in business analysis and strong Excel skills. The position offers a salary between £40,000 - £60,000 and various benefits including life insurance and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Life insurance - 3.5 times your salary

Share Save Scheme

Quarterly bonus

33 days holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a business analysis or similar analytical role.
• Strong experience in data analysis, modelling, and dashboard creation.
• Ability to translate data into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage bi-weekly and monthly order forecasts.
• Produce daily order performance reports.
• Develop and maintain weekly and monthly reports.
• Contribute to cross-functional commercial and financial projects.

Skills

Business analysis

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Tools

SAP

Business Objects

Job description

About the Client:

Our client has developed a reputation for high-quality lens and frames. Their customer relationships span many years which is a testament to their quality and service. The Customer Service Team strive to deliver customer satisfaction and to provide a timely response to any situation. Their goal is to make it easy for customers to recognise them as a preferred supplier. The company is part of a wider organisation, their network now has of over 7,200 stores, 39,000 employees.

Pay and Benefits:

• £40,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Life insurance - 3.5 times your salary
• Work within a small team
• Share Save Scheme
• Quarterly bonus
• Hybrid Role - 3 days in the Kensington office & 2 days working from home.
• 33 days holiday allowance (inc bank holidays)

Job Scope:

We are looking for a Business Analyst to be a part of our North Europe Business Intelligence team to manage daily and monthly reporting, forecasting, and analysis to guide commercial decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage bi-weekly and monthly order forecasts, consolidating inputs from multiple commercial teams.
• Produce daily order performance reports, highlighting key metrics and trends.
• Develop, automate, and maintain weekly and monthly reports to support decision-making.
• Partner with different teams to deliver regular and ad hoc analyses tailored to business needs.
• Produce monthly external reports for key customers.
• Serve as the reference point for customer segmentation and reporting, ensuring data accuracy within SAP and Business Objects, and proactively identifying discrepancies.
• Contribute to cross-functional commercial and financial projects, supporting strategic initiatives.
• Meet all group reporting deadlines, taking ownership of issue resolution and continuous improvement.
• Support ad hoc analysis and presentations as required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a business analysis, commercial finance, or similar analytical role, ideally within wholesale or retail.
• Strong Excel skills and proven experience in data analysis, modelling, and dashboard creation.
• Ability to translate data into clear, insightful commentary and actionable recommendations.
• Experience using SAP and Business Objects is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and seniority levels.

Next steps:

Apply with your CV or make a phone call & ask for Dan in the Nottingham office if you require any further information. When you've successfully completed this step you will receive a date to start with our client, usual turnaround time is a week.

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