Commercial Business Analyst

SHL; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in talent assessment seeks a Commercial Business Analyst to drive strategic decisions through data analytics. The role involves collaborating with senior leaders to enhance commercial operations while leveraging strong analytical skills and advanced data interpretation. This position offers a hybrid work environment and emphasizes career growth.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Support and coaching for career success

Flexible workplace

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategy, consulting, or business analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and develop actionable insights.
• Experience communicating complex findings to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven commercial strategies with senior leadership.
• Design and maintain analytical models providing business insights.
• Present analytical findings as clear recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Vacancy Name
Commercial Business Analyst

Requisition No
VN3534

Time Type
Full Time

Location
Thames Ditton Office

Additional Location

Country
United Kingdom

Job Description

Find purpose in each day while contributing to a workplace revolution! SHL, People Science. People Answers!

Do you have a background in strategy, consulting or business analysis? Do you have strong analytical skills, with a logical approach to problem-solving and a proactive mindset? Do you have the ability to interpret complex data sets and develop actionable insights and communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders? If so, we have an exciting new opportunity at SHL for a Commercial Business Analyst. You will hold accountability for delivering high-quality and high-impact analytics that inform strategic decisions across the business and supports data-driven strategy development and business planning in collaboration with senior leadership, including C-Level stakeholders.

A great benefits package is offered in a culture where career development, with ongoing manager guidance, collaboration, flexibility, diversity and inclusivity are all intrinsic to our culture. There is a huge investment in SHL currently so there's no better time to become a part of something transformational. Hybrid working is available.

What you will be doing:

• Partner with the Commercial Process Lead and other senior leaders to develop data-driven commercial strategies and support strategic decision-making across the business
• Understand complex business processes and identify areas where data and analytics can drive insight and improvement in commercial operations
• Design, build, and maintain analytical models and reports that provide meaningful insights into business performance, trends, and opportunities
• Conduct deep-dive analyses to answer key commercial questions and uncover insights that shape strategy and improve profitability
• Assess current practices and develop recommendations to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and improve accuracy. Own and drive initiatives to streamline commercial operations
• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations and present them to senior stakeholders using effective storytelling and data visualization techniques
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Sales, Marketing and Legal to ensure alignment of data, tools, and processes supporting commercial effectiveness

What we are looking for from you:

Essential:

• Significant experience in a strategy, consulting, or business analysis
• Strong analytical skills, with a logical approach to problem-solving
• Excellent analytical skills, able to interpret complex data sets and develop actionable insights
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable:

• Data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or SQL)
• Familiarity with workflow automation tools

The candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Get in touch:

Find out how this one-off opportunity can help you to achieve your career goals by making an application to our knowledgeable Talent Acquisition team. Choose a new path with SHL.

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About Us

• We unlock the possibilities of businesses through the power of people, science and technology.
• We started this industry of people insight more than 40 years ago and continue to lead the market with powerhouse product launches, ground-breaking science and business transformation.
• When you inspire and transform people's lives, you will experience the greatest business outcomes possible. SHL's products insights, experiences, and services can help achieve growth at scale.

What SHL can offer you

Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are key threads in the fabric of SHL's business and culture (find out more about DEI and accessibility at SHL)

• Employee benefits package that takes care of you and your family.
• Support, coaching, and on-the-job development to achieve career success
• A fun and flexible workplace where you'll be inspired to do your best work (find out more LifeAtSHL)
• The ability to transform workplaces around the world for others.

SHL is an equal opportunity employer. We support and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. We can, and do make adjustments to make sure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible.