Insight Analyst

Compass Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service organization is looking for an Insight Analyst in Birmingham. This hybrid role involves gathering and interpreting market data to support strategic decision-making and business growth. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in analytics, with strong analytical abilities and proficiency in data visualization tools. Benefits include a contributory pension, digital healthcare access, and discounts on travel and groceries.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital healthcare access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in business analytics or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics.
• Experience working with market intelligence data.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data to provide actionable insights.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with various departments to inform strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Data visualization

Commercial awareness

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

PowerBI

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Title: Insight Analyst

Location: Parklands Office, Birmingham, Hybrid, - minimum 3 days per week in office

Role Purpose

The Insight Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analysing, and interpreting market data to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and new business growth. This role plays a key part in understanding market trends, customer behaviour, and competitive dynamics. They are fundamental part of the team responsible for developing detailed plans around total addressable market and helping to identify new/future markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse data on market conditions, competitors, and consumer behaviour and translating this into actionable insight for the Growth community.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to communicate insights to varied stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends and identify opportunities for growth.
• Support forecasting and scenario planning based on market intelligence.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, operations and the Growth Leadership Team to inform strategy.
• Maintain and improve data sources and research methodologies.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Effective desk-top research skills and natural curiosity.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of market dynamics.
• Proficiency in data visualisation, powerpoint, excel, PowerBI and reporting tools.

Previous Experience

• 2-4 years in business analytics or a similar role.
• Experience working with datasets, market intelligence platforms, consumer data and digital marketing data.
• Exposure to FMCG, retail, or consumer goods/service sectors (preferred).

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!