Commercial Analyst

Volt; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in London is seeking a Commercial Analyst to enhance data-driven decision making within the sales team. This hybrid role involves analyzing sales performance data, developing actionable strategies, and presenting insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with sales tools like Salesforce, and be a self-starter comfortable navigating ambiguity. The company offers 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + your birthday off

Digital detox every two months

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental leave

Free Thursday lunch

5% pension contribution

MacBook provided upon joining

On-site gym and yoga

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Ability to present data clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience in sales tools and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of sales data for strategic recommendations.
• Organize and maintain the sales pipeline effectively.
• Develop reporting for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis capabilities

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Salesforce experience

Excel proficiency

Market research

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Location: London (hybrid model of working)

About Volt

Volt is revolutionising how people pay online, globally. Our technology frees consumers from cards by letting them 'Pay by Bank'. It's effortless. It's lightning fast. It's the future. For businesses everywhere, it's transformative.

We're already trusted by leading brands around the world, but the real-time revolution is only just beginning. Having raised $83.5m, we're accelerating our mission of delivering real-time payments, everywhere. And that's where you come in.

We need world-class talent to create a world where consumers pay, and businesses get paid, instantly. With headquarters in London and offices in Berlin, Kraków, Warsaw and Sydney - and an all-star team already in place - we're sure you'll fit right in.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive, curious and detail-oriented Commercial Analyst to join our dynamic team. This individual will be key in driving change in our commercial division, pushing increased transparency, data driven decision making and better sales efficiency. The ideal candidate will be analytical, technical, a self-starter, able to work closely with sales teams, and have a knack for understanding the story behind the numbers. This is a high visibility role, working directly with the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and SVP Finance.

What the role involves

• Leading on the use of sales data, while working closely with the sales leadership team to provide actionable recommendations and continuously refine sales strategies.
• Building strong hypotheses around what commercial changes could impact performance, whether in sales tactics, product offerings, or pricing, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Diving deep into the performance data to help answer key questions and establish the root causes behind shifts in sales performance.

Additional day to day responsibilities

• Maintain and organize the sales pipeline as it nears the sales commitment phase. Stay closely aligned with sales teams to ensure up-to-date tracking of prospects, successful customers, and at-risk accounts.
• Develop comprehensive reporting for the Board, Leadership Team (LT), Sales, Finance, and the broader company. Report on metrics to track performance and drive transparency.

About you

• Ability to prepare for and lead high quality meetings reviewing clear and actionable sales information.
• Strong data analysis capabilities, including financial modeling and trend identification. Ability to interpret and act upon complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to relay complex data in an understandable way. Comfortable presenting to various stakeholders, including the LT.
• Experience with sales tools like Salesforce, CRM systems, and other data management platforms. Proficiency in Excel and other data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Capable of navigating grey areas and proactively identifying solutions to data-related challenges. Skilled in managing ambiguity and delivering results.
• Understanding of the broader market dynamics, including competitor performance, industry trends, and revenue performance. Experience in market research and competitive analysis.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and get involved in both strategic and operational tasks. No task is too big or too small.

• 25 days holiday + your birthday off
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office; Tuesday and Thursdays)
• Digital Detox: once every two months on Friday we close down all comms at Volt. The whole business is officially ordered to take the day off!?
• Private Healthcare
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Thursday lunch is on us
• Pension contribution (5% of your qualifying earnings)
• You will be given a MacBook when you join
• HQ on Tottenham Court Road with a bunch of perks such as yoga, gym, unlimited snacks

At Volt, diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture.

We believe in hiring for cultural add, embracing difference and fostering a safe space where everyone can bring their authentic selves.

Our mission is to transform the payments industry and this is only possible through the power of our diverse and talented team.

Join us in making real-time payments accessible for all.