Commercial Reporting Analyst, Waitrose

John Lewis Partnership; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned business in the UK as a Commercial Reporting Analyst. In this role, you will provide vital analysis and insights to drive performance improvements within the Commercial team. You will be part of a dynamic environment focused on retail excellence and innovation, with opportunities for hybrid working. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, along with proficiency in data tools.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Experience using data to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis, insights, and recommendations for strategy.
• Set up and improve performance reporting.

Skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Performance improvements

Self-motivated

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Project management

Numeracy skills

Tools

Google Sheets

Excel

Tableau

SQL

BigQuery

Javascript

Google Apps Script

VBA

XML

Job description

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Visit the official careers website for John Lewis Partnership, John Lewis & Partners, and Waitrose & Partners to apply.

About the role

Waitrose & Partners prides itself on being different. Our goal is to combine the convenience of a supermarket with the expertise and service of a specialist food shop. We are committed to our customers, our suppliers (focusing on provenance and traceability), and the environment. We are recruiting for 2 Commercial Reporting Analysts to join the Waitrose & Partners Commercial and Own Brand Team. These are new roles in our structure. One role reports to Ben Abram, Category Manager, and the other to Hannah Eames, Manager, Own Brand Strategy.

Details

• Contract Type: 2 x permanent positions
• Location: Bracknell-based with hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week)
• Salary range: £59,000 - £110,000
• Expected salary: £59,000 - £80,000
• Partnership Level: 6
• Interview process: 2 stages; virtual interviews scheduled for the week commencing 9th and 16th June

Key responsibilities

As a key member of the Commercial team, you will provide analysis, insights, and recommendations to inform strategy and decision-making, driving performance improvements. You will set up and improve performance reporting, lead strategic projects, and support the Commercial team with a continuous improvement mindset. There are no direct reports for these positions.

Essential skills and experience

• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to identify performance improvements
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Excel, and Tableau
• Experience using data to influence decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, energetic, collaborative
• Good organizational and project management skills
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Experience with automation tools (Javascript, Google Apps Script, VBA, XML) and advanced data management (SQL, BigQuery) is a plus

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Work hours: 35 hours/week, Mon-Fri

The Partnership

We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re driven by our purpose to build a happier world. We focus on retail excellence, innovation, and diversification. As Partners, we share ownership, contribute to our success, and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Important points

Some roles require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks. Applications should be submitted promptly as vacancies may close early. We support flexible working arrangements; discuss options with the hiring manager during your interview.