Business / Commercial Analyst – TS/17375

AFR Consulting; Chorley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm based in Chorley is seeking a Business / Commercial Analyst to work closely with accounting and purchasing teams. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience with Excel. Key responsibilities include analysing sales trends, managing inventory, and generating reports on stock levels. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, and healthcare benefits. Interested candidates should apply to Tammy Smith for an immediate interview.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Must have a strong Excel skill set, particularly in Vlookups and Pivot Tables.
• Naturally analytical, enjoy problem-solving.
• Effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales trends, customer demand, and market conditions.
• Manage inventory and purchasing based on customer and company needs.
• Generate accurate reports on stock levels and movements.

Skills

Strong Excel user (Vlookups, Pivot Tables)

Analytical mind

Problem solving

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Job description

Our exclusive client, based in Chorley, are currently recruiting for a Business / Commercial Analyst to work alongside both their accounting and purchasing team. This candidate will be the main point of contact for stock performance, retail data and stock trends both in the UK and internationally.

Duties include:

• Analyse sales trends, customer demand, and market conditions to forecast future inventory needs and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Analyse demand and trends in the international subsidiary businesses
• Report and predict market changes and the influence this will have on profit
• Managing inventory and purchasing merchandise based on the customer and company’s needs
• Maintaining stock levels to increase profitability and effectiveness
• Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels by conducting regular stock counts and reconciling any discrepancies.
• Enter purchase details (vendors information, invoices and pricing) into internal databases
• Generate accurate reports on stock levels, stock movements, and stock valuation on a regular basis for management review
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with all external vendors ensuring clear and concise communication
• Work alongside the accounts department analysing stock costing

Due to regular reporting, a strong Excel user is essential for this role (Vlookups, Pivot Tables) You must also have a naturally analytical mind, enjoy problem solving and have good communication skills (written and verbal)

In return you will receive a competitive salary, receive 25 days holidays plus banks, pension, healthcare benefits and have free on site parking.

If you are a business analyst with a real interest in data, reporting and sales trends, please apply to Tammy Smith now for an immediate interview.