Commercial Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An internationally successful company is seeking a Commercial Analyst for its Cheadle office. This role involves collecting and analyzing sales data to provide insights that enhance performance and identify customer trends. You'll lead the forecasting and budgeting processes for sales of bricks and associated products, working closely with Sales and Marketing teams. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional growth and offers a supportive environment for your career development. With competitive benefits and a focus on employee well-being, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits offering

Ability to purchase additional holidays

Professional growth and training opportunities

Shareholder via Share Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in reporting and analyzing trends in a corporate environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting sales data to improve performance.
• Leading the forecasting and budgeting of sales volumes and margins.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Education

Degree in a numerical subject

Tools

Excel

Qlik Sense

Job description

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Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group

Come and join us as a Commercial Analyst at our Cheadle office in Stockport.

Wienerberger are a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.

About the Role

As a Commercial Analyst you will take responsibility for collecting, analysing, and reporting sales data.

Working closely with the Sales and Marketing teams you will provide insights to the business which can improve sales performance and identify customer trends.

You’ll get the chance to lead and develop the forecasting, budgeting and controlling of sales volumes, values and margins for our UK sales of bricks and associated products.

Duties are varied and include:

• Own the commercial forecast process for bricks, working with the Sales team to generate regular forecasts and insights based on commercial knowledge, leading the process of generating brick sales revenues and margins for the quarterly/annual budget and Business Plan
• Review and analyse daily sales up to gross margin identifying anomalies and communicating findings to relevant departments
• Provide month end commentary on performance to the Board and HQ in Vienna
• Developing analysis visualisation (via Qlik Sense)
• Act as system key user for BI and Qlik for the UK business
• Monitor rebate deals linked to UK brick revenue
• Partner with the Commercial Controlling Team
• Support the growth of regional sales analysis & work with your fellow analysts within the UK & Ireland region to share best practice

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday. 9am to 5pm

About you

You will be an experienced analyst who has had exposure to reporting and analysing trends in a corporate envionrment.

You will be a strong communicator (both written and verbal), with experience adapting your style to suit non-techincal audiences.

You will also have:

• Understanding of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) principles and practices
• Excellent analytical ability (experienced interrogating data via excel and data analysis tools)
• Experience identifying trends and exploring underlying causes of discrepancies/anomalies.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to handle confidential information
• Degree in a numerical subject, or equivalent experience/training

About our Benefits

• Salary up to £41,000 (depending on experience)
• Professional growth, training, and opportunities to hone your skills and knowledge
• Annual bonus scheme up to 8%
• Ability to purchase additional holidays
• Company Pension
• SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)

About us

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.

With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.

So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as a Commercial Analyst and start growing your career with us today!

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.