Commercial Analyst

Northern Bloc Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ice cream brand is seeking a Commercial Analyst to drive performance through data insights. This role offers exposure to senior leadership and involves responsibilities in sales reporting, cost management, and pricing strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Comprehensive benefits package including discounts scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance cover

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing business.
• CIMA part qualified and working towards (preferable).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience using Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly and monthly sales performance reports.
• Analyse cost variances to support supplier negotiations.
• Create and manage commercial costings for new product developments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

CIMA part qualified

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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We are looking for a COMMERCIAL ANALYSTto join our fast growing and innovative ice cream brand.

COMPANY:

NORTHERN BL°C is a fast growing brand, manufacturing the highest quality, natural ice cream. We do things differently. We LOVE ice cream and we are passionate about making it the best. We work hard to achieve our goals but we have fun whilst we do it.

We didn’t set out to be disruptors, but we’re bold in our convictions. We’re not afraid to try new things or challenge the status quo in the pursuit of the best product out there. We love what we do and we’re good at it. It’s ice cream, done right.

ROLE:

As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a COMMERCIAL ANALYST with strong commercial acumen and a sharp analytical mind to help drive performance across the business.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll be a key player in turning data into insight – helping us make smarter, faster, and more profitable decisions. This is a rare opportunity to gain broad exposure in a fast-growing food brand, work closely with senior leadership, and make a real impact on business outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

//Sales & Forecast Reporting - Deliver weekly and monthly sales performance reports, comparing actuals to forecast across products, depots, and customer channels. Provide actionable insights to support production planning and sales strategy.

// Cost & Margin Management - Analyse raw material, packaging, and labour cost variances to support supplier negotiations and margin protection. Maintain live costing models for existing and new SKUs.

// Commercial Pricing & Tenders - Create and manage commercial costings for new product developments and customer tenders. Support retenders and CPI negotiations by reviewing actual performance against planned cost structures.

// Commercial support for National Accounts Team – support with tenders, customer reviews, onboarding tasks and performance management

// Customer & Range Profitability - Evaluate customer-specific profitability, support pricing strategies, and identify swap or de-costing opportunities to maintain margin across the product range.

// Operational & Financial Support - Monitor capex vs. budget, stock write-offs, and payroll-related production hours. Provide regular insight to ensure alignment between finance, operations, and commercial teams.

IDEAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

// 3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing business

// CIMA part qualified and working towards (preferable)

// Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience using Power BI

// Excellent attention to detail, proactive and a mindset to continuously improve

// Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present insights to non-financial stakeholders

// Able to demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines successfully

// Confident & self-motivated

// A people person - and a team player

// Must love ice cream!

WHAT’S ON OFFER:

// Office based role (Leeds city centre)

// Annual salary of £30,000 to £40,000 dependent on qualifications and experience

// 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

// Comprehensive benefits package including access to discounts scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance cover and opportunities for learning and development

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most exciting food brands in the market. You’ll be working with a small passionate team, with a wealth of experience, which offers a great opportunity to learn and develop whilst working with a market leading product that will give you tremendous job satisfaction.

If you think you have the right characteristics to join our team, please get in touch.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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