Commercial Analyst

Vero HR Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK food-service distribution sector seeks a detail-oriented Commercial Analyst. This role involves providing invaluable data-driven insights, building sales reports, and analyzing profitability to support strategic financial decisions. Candidates should exhibit strong analytical skills and a graduate-level education in relevant fields.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Long-Service Award days

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Life Assurance & Pension Scheme

Staff discounts across product range

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data or commercial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in tools like Cosmos.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Build and customise sales reports using Cosmos and Dynamics 365.
• Analyse customer profitability and monitor specific pricing.
• Monitor sales performance and support budget preparation.

Skills

Data analysis

Numerical mindset

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Graduate-calibre education in finance, maths, business, economics

Tools

Excel

Cosmos

Power BI

Job description

About the opportunity:

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a well-established independent, family-owned enterprise that has been a cornerstone of the UK’s food-service distribution sector for five decades.

We are presenting an exciting opportunity for a highly meticulous Commercial Analyst to join the dedicated Commercial team. This pivotal role will provide data-driven insight that shapes financial decision making.

Responsibilities:

• Build and customise sales and margin reports using Cosmos and Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Analyse customer and product profitability, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Agree and monitor customer-specific pricing outside standard models.
• Review competitor pricing and support commercial teams with pricing decisions.
• Set sales targets, monitor internal sales performance, and calculate bonuses.
• Support budget preparation and identify growth opportunities through data insights.
• Report on promotional performance and help shape future campaigns.
• Produce KPIs and reporting to support resource and operational decisions

• Proven experience in a data-analysis or commercial-analysis role
• Advanced Excel skills and a data analysis software, ideally Cosmos or Power BI.
• A strong numerical, logical mindset and the ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights.
• Proven experience of business partnering
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Graduate-calibre education in finance, maths, business, economics or a related field.
• Commercial acumen, meticulous attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to regional depots.

• A salary of circa £30,000 dependent on knowledge and experience
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00
• 28 days’ holiday including 3 bank holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day)
• Long-Service Award days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Life Assurance & Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts across the product range
• Enhanced sick pay