Senior Commercial Analyst

DPDHL; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in the UK is seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to provide insights that shape business strategies and drive sales performance. This role requires advanced analytical skills and 5+ years of experience in data analysis. You will collaborate with various teams, automate reporting processes, and monitor key performance indicators. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package, promoting innovation and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance-Related Bonus Schemes

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Comprehensive Sick Pay

Voluntary Benefits (retail discounts, gym memberships)

Discounted Health Assessments

Access to Wellbeing Programs

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a data analysis or commercial analytics role.
• Proven track record of delivering insights that drive business performance.
• Demonstrated experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality analysis of all commercial aspects.
• Build strong partnerships with various stakeholders.
• Utilise commercial reporting tools to analyse sales processes.
• Monitor key performance indicators and macroeconomic factors.
• Seek to automate and streamline reporting.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Expert proficiency in MS Excel

Advanced MS Access

Strong knowledge of SQL (Snowflake)

Power BI (DAX query writing)

Exceptional communication skills

Detail-oriented

Strong influencing skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Location: Colnbrook

Join Our Team as a Senior Commercial Analyst!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic global organisation? At DHL, we’re seeking a passionate and driven Senior Commercial Analyst to provide invaluable insights that shape our business strategies and drive sales performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love turning data into actionable insights, this is the role for you!

As a Senior Commercial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in delivering reliable insights to our decision-makers. Your expertise in data analysis, reporting, and performance tracking will empower our Sales, Marketing, Finance, and IT teams to achieve their goals. You’ll lead the charge in enhancing our processes, tools, and systems, ensuring they align with our ambitious company objectives. Your analytical prowess will help us navigate through monthly activities, exciting projects, and emerging trends.

What You’ll Do

Drive Performance: Conduct high-quality analysis of all commercial aspects, focusing on sales performance and revenue generation. Your insights will be vital for our C‑Suite and senior management.

Collaborate Across Teams: Build strong partnerships with Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment that drives success.

Master Data Analysis: Utilise commercial reporting tools to analyse end‑to‑end sales processes, transforming raw data into critical business insights that fuel sustainable revenue growth.

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Monitor key performance indicators and macroeconomic factors that may impact our business, proactively analysing and modelling these trends.

Innovate Reporting Processes: Continuously seek ways to automate and streamline reporting, ensuring our data is always relevant and actionable.

Lead with Expertise: Provide support to the Head of Commercial Reporting & Analysis and contribute to development projects, ensuring alignment with DHL UK financial reporting.

Your Profile – Skillsets and Attributes

Skills and Competencies

Advanced analytical skills with ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Expert proficiency in MS Excel; advanced MS Access; strong knowledge of SQL (Snowflake), and Power BI (DAX query writing a plus).

Exceptional communication skills – able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

Highly numerate, detail‑oriented, and methodical.

Strong influencing skills and ability to challenge constructively.

Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of managing workload independently.

Demonstrable experience in driving value creation initiatives.

Proven ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders, navigate complex organisational structures, and drive consensus on strategic decisions.

Experience

Minimum 5 years in a data analysis or commercial analytics role, ideally within a complex, fast‑paced environment.

Proven track record of delivering insights that drive business performance.

Demonstrated experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships and influencing decision‑making in a complex, matrixed organisation.

Why DHL?

At DHL, we value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Salary
• Performance‑Related Bonus Schemes
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Comprehensive Sick Pay
• Voluntary Benefits (retail discounts, gym memberships, etc.)
• Discounted Health Assessments
• Access to Wellbeing Programs and Mental Health Support
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Ready to Elevate Your Career? Join us at DHL Express UK, where your insights will drive our success and shape the future of logistics. Apply today and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence!

What’s Next?

• Apply now and upload your CV online.
• If your CV has been shortlisted one of our Recruitment & Talent Advisor’s will contact you within 5‑10 days to discuss further details.

Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5‑year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record check.

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