Commercial Analytics Manager

Hastings Insurance Services Limited; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital insurance provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Analytics Manager to join their Car New Business team. The role includes analytical decision making, enhancing reporting processes, and leading a team of analysts. Successful candidates will have strong skills in SQL and Power BI, along with experience in UK personal lines insurance. The company offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working - hybrid approach

Competitive bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Additional wellbeing support

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Intellectually curious and problem solver with a strong commercial eye.
• Proven track record of using data for decision making.
• Experience in UK personal lines of insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses in support of key commercial initiatives.
• Enhance reporting and MI as business needs evolve.
• Lead and mentor the analytical team.

Skills

Analytical decision making

SQL

Power BI

Collaboration skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Overview

The Car New Business team are responsible for acquiring roughly 1m new car customers for Hastings each year. We are looking for a talented Analytics Manager to work as an integral part of this team, supporting the shaping and delivery of initiatives that support profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Analytical decision making - Work as an integral part of the Car New Business team, performing analyses in support of key commercial initiatives.
• Enhancement - Enhance our standing reporting and MI as the needs of the business evolve.
• People, Capability and Leadership - Play a leadership role in developing the analytical capabilities within the Car New Business team. This includes direct line management, mentorship and further development of junior members of the team.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as the business needs evolve; a full job description will be shared with shortlisted candidates at interview.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Intellectually curious with a desire to get underneath and solve problems, and a keen commercial eye for the levers that drive business performance at macro and local levels.
• Proven track record of using data to drive decision making within businesses.
• Strong technical experience with SQL and Power BI.
• Experience in UK personal lines, including both retail and insurance aspects, is highly favourable.
• Ability to collaborate with functions vital to a digital insurer: Digital, Marketing, Retail Pricing, Underwriting, Customer Services, Claims and Technology.

About Hastings

We are a digital insurance provider with a clear strategy to become the best and biggest player in the UK market. We have invested in technology, pricing, data and analytics capabilities, along with a culture focused on our 4Cs and leadership development. The Finance team is building a market leading finance technology platform and prioritising commercially valuable outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and £5k car allowance.
• Flexible working - hybrid approach.
• Competitive bonus scheme - 4Cs performance bonus.
• Private medical insurance (PMI) as a Band 4 colleague.
• Life assurance (4x salary), income protection, matched pension contributions up to 10%.
• Additional wellbeing and financial wellbeing support, including mental health resources, discounts, healthcare plans, cycle to work, and more.
• Benefits package includes 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays with option to buy/sell one week, and various voluntary schemes.

Recruitment process and equal opportunities

We are Disability Confident and welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). Our recruitment process includes a recruiter screening call, 1st stage interview with the hiring leader, and a 2nd interview with hiring leaders. Hastings Direct is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. We may conduct references, including credit and criminal record checks. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, we will provide support to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Job posting end date: 07/10/2025