Junior Business Analyst - Commercial & Operational Intelligence

Qvis Lighting & Security Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company based in the UK is seeking a Junior Business Analyst. The ideal candidate will bridge departments by translating data into actionable insights to drive revenue and optimize efficiency. Key responsibilities include developing reports, analysing sales patterns, and collaborating with teams. Benefits include a pension scheme, generous annual leave, and company events.

Benefits

Company Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

24 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

Company Events

Birthday Vouchers

Qualifications

• 3+ years in commercial or supply chain analytics is desirable.
• Experience with BI tools or similar platforms.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain reports and dashboards using BI tools.
• Analyse customer sales patterns and seasonal trends.
• Collaborate with departmental representatives to fulfill reporting needs.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business analytics, finance, or supply chain

Tools

BI tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Overview

QVIS Lighting and Security is a family-owned business since 2002 based in Hilsea, Hampshire and a well-established manufacturer of CCTV & LED Lighting and Smart Home products, with a 20-year history. QVIS distributes recognised brands through established routes to market.

Location: Hilsea, Portsmouth
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 17:30
Salary: Competitive

The Role

Junior Business Analyst

Are you a sharp, data-driven Business Analyst with strong commercial acumen and operational insight? If yes, you could be the bridge between Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Finance—translating data into decisions that drive revenue growth, improve margin, optimize inventory, and elevate supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain reports and dashboards using BI tools, visualizing data to communicate findings effectively
• Analyse customer sales patterns, seasonal trends, and run rates to optimise efficiency
• Extract data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and integrity
• Analyse data to identify trends, patterns, anomalies and cost savings
• Communicate findings to departmental heads and senior management through reports, presentations, and team meetings
• Collaborate with the relevant departmental representatives to understand their needs and translate them into reporting solutions
• Evaluate business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement
• Identify and resolve data issues and develop workable solutions, internal and external
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to evaluate commercial agreements, payment terms, risks, sales patterns and seasonal trends
• Support and allocate resources, maintaining cost efficiency both internally and externally
• Lead and drive project work when and where required

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business analytics, finance, supply chain, or similar is desirable
• Desirable 3+ years in commercial or supply chain analytics
• Experience with BI tools or similar platforms, strong Excel and ERP skills
• SAP functional experience - desirable but not essential
• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Good networking and Microsoft server knowledge
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• Company Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 24 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Company Events
• Birthday Vouchers

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