Insight Analyst

Acosta Europe; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insights company in England is seeking an Insight Analyst to deliver impactful data analysis and facilitate client relationships. The role requires excellent communication skills, proficiency in advanced Excel, and experience with tools like Power BI. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working environment. Join our team to drive actionable insights that enhance customer success.

Qualifications

• Ability to present complex data clearly.
• Experience in retail or FMCG industries is desirable.
• Proven track record in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients.
• Deliver high-quality analysis and presentations.
• Prepare reports with insightful analysis.
• Forecast and measure impact of field operations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Highly developed analysis skills

Proficiency in advanced Excel

Organisational skills

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Insight Analyst

Location: Hybrid / Office-based

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

About Us

Acosta Europe connects people with brands to deliver measurable results through unrivalled field execution, insight and collaboration. As part of a global business, we champion talent, culture and performance – empowering people to thrive and brands to grow.

About the Role

Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for turning data into actionable insights? We are seeking a dynamic Insights Analyst to play a key role in building relationships with clients and delivering engaging, visually impactful analysis. This position offers the exciting opportunity to work closely with both the Account and Insight Teams to provide insightful and high‑quality analysis that drives client success.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through regular communication, including performance reviews and commercial presentations.
• Collaborate with the Account and Insight teams to deliver high‑quality, actionable analysis.
• Provide insight into growth opportunities in a competitive marketplace and help direct and measure field team performance for better efficiency and effectiveness.
• Actively contribute to identifying commercial opportunities and challenge client strategies for optimal results.
• Forecast and measure the impact of field operations, ensuring a clear understanding of ROI and return on investment.
• Evaluate new product launches and monitor promotional effectiveness, compliance and pricing impacts.
• Provide detailed analysis on various aspects such as Point of Sale (POS) location impact, distribution compliance, planogram compliance and intervention effectiveness.
• Deliver insights into supply chain efficiencies and lost sales opportunities, contributing to the optimisation of processes.
• Prepare and present clear, impactful findings to clients through regular data reports and presentations.
• Ensure all system‑generated reports are delivered accurately and on time, with insightful analysis for ongoing improvement.
• Consistently utilise territory optimisation and journey planning software to streamline field operations.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and engaging manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and influence key stakeholders.
• Highly developed analysis, decision‑making and judgment skills.
• Strong time‑and‑task management abilities, with a target‑driven approach to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and intermediate PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in retail or FMCG industries.
• Experience using Power BI for data analysis and visualisation.
• A customer‑focused mindset with the ability to turn insights into strategic actions.

Ready to excel with Acosta Europe? Apply now and elevate your insights career to new heights