Hybrid Commercial Planner: Forecasting, Analytics & Growth

YNAP GROUP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury retailer is seeking a Commercial Planner to join its team in London. In this role, you will support financial planning and strategic analysis, working closely with various departments. Ideal candidates will have experience in retail or e-commerce, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical abilities. This position promotes a hybrid work environment, encouraging collaboration and innovative thinking.

Benefits

Performance bonus schemes

Company-contributed pension

Discount portal for various activities

Exclusive staff discount

Private healthcare for family

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience in a similar role within retail or e-commerce.
• Advanced Excel modelling and experience with data visualisation tools.
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence engaging at all organisational levels.
• Strong analytical ability and commercial mindset.
• Naturally curious, proactive, and solutions focused.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of budgets, forecasts, and multi-year plans for sales and margin performance.
• Build and maintain financial models to inform planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Monitor performance and update forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Partner with teams across various departments to set targets.
• Analyse revenue, margin, returns, and promotional activity to inform decisions.
• Provide clear performance updates and insights to senior leadership.
• Track and drive financial KPIs to optimise results.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and site teams to support decisions.
• Identify and champion commercial opportunities that deliver measurable value.

Skills

Commercial experience in retail or e-commerce

Advanced Excel modelling

Exceptional communication skills

Strong analytical ability

Proactive and solutions focused

Collaborative team player

Job description

A leading luxury retailer is seeking a Commercial Planner to join its team in London. In this role, you will support financial planning and strategic analysis, working closely with various departments. Ideal candidates will have experience in retail or e-commerce, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical abilities. This position promotes a hybrid work environment, encouraging collaboration and innovative thinking.