Commercial Analyst

Co-op; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail organization in Manchester is seeking a Commercial Analyst. The role involves translating data into actionable insights to drive commercial value, owning analysis for categories, and evaluating supplier costs. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, preferably with a background in FMCG. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

28 days holiday, rising to 32 with service

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Subsidised onsite gym access

Coaching and training for career development

Qualifications

• Great analytical skills: you can interpret and present data in a meaningful way.
• A background in FMCG is ideal, but other backgrounds are also considered.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Translate data into actionable insights that drive commercial value.
• Own analysis for a category to generate insight and make data-led decisions.
• Evaluate supplier cost increase submissions using multiple data points.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Interest in market dynamics

Job description

Commercial Analyst
£45,000 - £55,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A)
Manchester City Centre, in this role you’ll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home, visiting suppliers and coming into the office at least two to three times a week

We’ve got an exciting new opportunity at Co-op for a Commercial Analyst. If you’re passionate about data and analysis, whatever your background, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a brilliant opportunity to use your analytical skills to influence commercial decisions and build strong supplier relationships. You’ll turn complex data into clear insights that help our Senior Buying Managers secure the best value for our customers and member-owners, while driving commercial success across our categories.

Why this job matters

As part of our Commercial team, you’ll be at the forefront of supplier and product performance analysis. Your insights will help us understand cost pressures, evaluate supplier proposals, and make informed recommendations about what goes on our shelves. You’ll also bring external market analysis into the mix, benchmarking against competitors, identifying emerging trends, and helping us stay ahead of the curve.

This is a chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, purpose-led business, where your work directly supports customer satisfaction and commercial growth.

What you’ll do

• Translate data into actionable insights that drive commercial value for Co-op, our customers, and member-owners
• Own analysis for a category, increasing our capability to generate insight and make data-led decisions
• Evaluate supplier cost increase submissions, using multiple data points to assess impact and value
• Analyse supplier performance across key metrics to inform commercial partnerships
• Create ad-hoc reports that help your team understand market dynamics and identify opportunities
• Collaborate with suppliers to bring external data and market insight into our decision-making
• Conduct external market analysis to benchmark pricing, identify trends, and understand competitor activity
• Represent Co-op in supplier conversations, ensuring our policies and regulatory obligations are upheld

This role would suit people who have

• Great analytical skills: you can interpret and present data in a meaningful way
• A background in FMCG would be ideal (we’ll also consider candidates with a range of other backgrounds, including finance, banking, supplier base, category management)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability with experience managing large datasets and dashboards, and the ability to learn and master new reporting systems
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to use data to tell compelling stories and influence decisions
• A keen interest in market dynamics and competitor analysis

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.