Head of Margin Optimisation & Analytics

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Margin Optimisation and Analytics to lead pricing strategies and margin initiatives across EMEA. This pivotal role involves managing cross-functional teams, developing analytical frameworks, and promoting data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in pricing and analytics, with strong leadership skills to build high-performing teams. If you are ready to shape the strategic direction of a global ecommerce business with a £2B footprint, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pricing and analytics in international environments.
• Strong leadership skills with a history of building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing strategy and margin optimisation across EMEA markets.
• Manage cross-functional teams covering pricing, analytics, and performance management.

Skills

Pricing Strategy

Margin Optimisation

Commercial Analytics

Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Tools

Analytical Frameworks

Commercial Tools

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Head of Margin Optimisation & Analytics, Manchester

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Client:

ECR Global

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Margin Optimisation and Analytics

Location: UK (Hybrid working - 1 day a week commutable to Manchester)

Salary : Up to £155k base salary with added benefits

My client is a global ecommerce business with a £2B footprint, seeking a senior leader with proven expertise in pricing strategy, margin optimisation, and commercial analytics. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of pricing and performance across a broad supplier and product base.

About the Role

This impactful position is central to the EMEA Product & Supplier Management function, reporting directly to the SVP. As Vice President of Margin Optimisation and Analytics, you will:

• Lead regional pricing strategy and margin optimisation initiatives across all EMEA markets
• Manage and develop cross-functional teams (15–20 people) covering pricing, analytics, insights, and performance management
• Develop and implement commercial tools and analytical frameworks to enhance profitability and efficiency
• Promote data-driven decision-making and establish high-quality forecasting and modelling capabilities
• Advise senior business leaders, influencing strategy and performance through analytical insights

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in pricing, analytics, and margin optimisation within complex, international environments
• Strong leadership skills with a history of building high-performing, cross-functional teams
• Deep knowledge of commercial and analytical tools, performance management, and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities to translate complex data into strategic business insights