Insight Analyst

Compass Group UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service and support services company in Birmingham is looking for an Insight Analyst. This role involves gathering and analyzing market data to provide insights that inform strategic decisions and drive business growth. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience with market intelligence platforms, and proficiency in data visualization tools. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive pay, and an extensive benefits package, including career development opportunities and wellness classes.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in business analytics or a similar role.
• Experience with market intelligence platforms.
• Exposure to consumer goods/services sectors.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze market data and consumer behavior.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends for growth opportunities.
• Support forecasting and scenario planning.
• Collaborate with teams to inform strategy.
• Maintain and improve data sources and methodologies.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret complex data

Excellent communication skills

Effective desk-top research skills

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in data visualization tools

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

PowerPoint

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拾 gathering, analyzing, andotaa interpreting market data to provide actionable hoj 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 a 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 net–research skills and natural curiosity.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of market dynamics.
• Proficiency in data visualisation, PowerPoint, Excel, PowerBI and reporting tools.

Previous Experience

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

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 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 health‑care 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 exerciseBASE classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and criminos

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 unrivaled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where everyżeli 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 hard!