Senior Commercial Analyst

Halfords; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Halfords is seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to join the Fleet finance and commercial teams at the Redditch Support Centre. You will analyse sales, margin and contracts, using data to identify opportunities and support profitable decision-making.

You will work with commercial, operational and finance colleagues, deliver insightful reporting, and contribute to pricing strategies. The role offers hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 at home) with some travel to Stockport Fleet Contact Centre and

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior Commercial Analyst, Finance/Commercial Business Partner or similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication across senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analysis of sales, margin and performance to drive profitability.
• Produce and maintain commercial reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Support customer contracts through pricing reviews and profitability analysis.
• Partner with Fleet, Finance and operations to influence decisions and growth.
• Contribute to tenders, pricing strategies and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job no: 568643
Work type: Full time
Site: Redditch
Categories: Finance
Location: Worcestershire
Salary: Competitive
Business Area: Halfords Support Centre

Senior Commercial Analyst

About us

Halfords is on a journey - building the future of motoring and cycling and looking for people who want to help shape what comes next. We’re a place for co‑creators: people who want to make a real impact, take ownership and be part of something that’s still evolving.

As the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products, we’re supported by one of the country’s largest independent vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair networks through Halfords Autocentres. This breadth gives us a strong, stable foundation - and the freedom to keep innovating and growing.

That means real variety for our colleagues, along with the opportunity to learn, stretch and develop as the business moves forward. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a team focused on delivering exceptional service - using your expertise to solve problems, guide customers and help keep the nation moving with confidence.

About the role

As a Senior Commercial Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting the growth and profitability of our Fleet business. Working closely with commercial, operational and finance teams, you'll use data and insight to identify opportunities, improve performance and support informed decision-making across customer contracts, pricing and service delivery.

If you're passionate about turning data into meaningful business insight, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact. You'll partner with teams across Fleet and Finance, delivering analysis and recommendations that influence performance, profitability and future growth.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver insightful analysis of sales, margin and operational performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities that drive profitable decision-making.
• Produce and maintain commercial reporting, translating complex data into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Support the management of customer contracts through pricing reviews, profitability analysis and performance monitoring.
• Partner with Fleet, Finance and operational teams to influence decision-making, support growth initiatives and improve commercial performance.
• Contribute to tenders, pricing strategies and continuous improvement projects, helping to maximise revenue, margin and customer outcomes

About you

• experience in a comparable Senior Commercial Analyst, Finance / Commercial Business Partner, or similar commercially focused role.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting complex financial, commercial or operational data.
• Ability to translate data into clear insight and recommendations that drive business performance.
• Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate and influence effectively across all levels of the business.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential, exposure to Power BI would be highly beneficial.
• A proactive, commercially focused mindset with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Experience working in a similar fast paced, complex organisation / industry.
• A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, car allowance, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
• Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.
• We offer hybrid working in our Support Centre, you will be based at our Support Centre 3 days a week with an optional 2 days working from home.
• You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services.
• Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords.

At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

At Halfords, we operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days on site at our Support Centre in Redditch. Your onsite days will primarily be in Redditch, but this role will require some travel on those days to our Stockport Fleet Contact Centre and / or our customer sites.