Commercial Analyst

Matchtech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is supporting a well-established pharmaceutical and nutritional healthcare group seeking a Commercial Analyst to strengthen forecasting, distributor performance analysis, and commercial decision support across global markets. This role focuses on turning complex data into clear, actionable insights for strategic decisions.

The position is based in North West London (NW2) with hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in business, finance, supply chain or related field.
• Experience in fast-moving commercial analytics roles.
• Strong data analysis and ability to translate insight into actions.
• Advanced Excel skills (preferred).
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly forecasts from export orders and maintain a rolling 4-month order book.
• Identify supply chain risks, delays and stock issues; escalate as needed.
• Analyse distributor sales-in and sales-out to spot trends and drivers.
• Develop reporting to measure campaign performance with International Marketing leadership.
• Support pricing reviews, new market assessments and distributor incentives.
• Review distributor briefs and provide clear recommendations.
• Coordinate product availability and shipment status through internal communication.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is a well-established, innovation-led business in the pharmaceutical and nutritional healthcare space, with a strong international footprint and a reputation for long-term product development and commercial performance.

I am supporting them with the hire of a Commercial Analyst to strengthen forecasting, distributor performance analysis, and commercial decision support across global markets. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys turning complex data into clear, actionable insight.

Role: Commercial Analyst | Location: North West London (NW2) - hybrid (3 days office, 2 from home) | Type: Permanent | Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Key responsibilities include

• Produce monthly outturn forecasts from export orders and maintain visibility of the rolling 4-month order book
• Identify supply chain risks, delays and stock issues, escalating where appropriate
• Analyse distributor sales-in and sales-out to spot trends, performance drivers and opportunities
• Build and improve reporting/processes to measure and evaluate campaign performance (working with International Marketing leadership)
• Support commercial projects including pricing reviews, new market assessments and distributor incentive programmes
• Review distributor project briefs, assess commercial viability and provide clear recommendations
• Coordinate product availability, lead times and shipment status through accurate internal communication and cross-checking

Key skills and experience required

• Degree educated (ideally Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or similar)
• Proven experience in a fast-moving, commercial and externally-facing analyst role
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate insight into commercial actions
• Advanced Excel (highly beneficial)
• ERP experience (SAP or similar)
• Understanding of statistical methods, analytical techniques, and basic finance/budgeting
• Strong attention to detail, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving
• Comfortable working across international markets and cultures
• Project management experience is advantageous