Business Analyst

Artisan People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury skincare brand is seeking an experienced Business Analyst in London. The role involves shaping data-driven decisions, creating performance reports, and supporting financial planning. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years in business or financial analysis, strong analytical skills, and a passion for beauty. Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is preferred, along with knowledge of ERP and CRM systems. Apply now to join a dynamic team in luxury skincare.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in business or financial analysis within retail, beauty, luxury, or consumer goods.
• Experience in a high growth consumer environment is ideal.
• A genuine interest in luxury skincare and beauty.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain retail performance reports across all channels.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Build and enhance automated reporting tools and dashboards.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and trend reviews.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets

Experience in business analysis

Knowledge of ERP, CRM, and BI systems

Job description

A rare opportunity to join a fast growing luxury skincare brand as an experienced Business Analyst.

The role

You’ll play a key part in shaping how the business understands its performance, makes data-led decisions, and plans for continued global growth. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys collaborating across teams, and brings a sharp analytical mindset with a love of beauty and innovation.

Key responsibilities:

Retail and business reporting

• Develop and maintain weekly, monthly, and quarterly retail performance reports across all channels
• Analyse sales trends, inventory positions, productivity metrics, and customer behaviour insights
• Produce sell-in and sell-through dashboards and KPIs for leadership

Financial analysis and budget planning

• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting
• Prepare financial models, scenario analyses, and variance reports
• Track P&L performance and highlight risks and opportunities

Business tools and systems

• Build and enhance automated reporting tools, trackers, and dashboards
• Partner with teams to streamline workflows and improve data management
• Support ERP, CRM, and analytics tool implementation and maintenance

Business modelling and strategic insights

• Develop market sizing models, pricing analyses, and channel profitability assessments
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and trend reviews
• Generate insights to shape commercial strategy, product launches, and retail expansion

Cross functional support

• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain
• Support ad hoc analysis, reporting, presentations, and business cases
• Provide data insights for strategic initiatives

How you’ll dazzle us

You’ll bring 2 to 4 years of experience in business or financial analysis within retail, beauty, luxury, or consumer goods. You have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and advanced confidence in Excel or Google Sheets plus presentation tools. You’ll be comfortable building dashboards, interpreting data, and communicating insights clearly. Experience in a high growth consumer environment is ideal, along with knowledge of ERP, CRM, and BI systems. A genuine interest in luxury skincare and beauty will help you thrive.

What’s next

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