Senior Commercial Analyst

DHL; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Colnbrook is seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to provide insights that shape business strategies. The role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in analysis, strong proficiency in tools like Excel and SQL, and excellent communication skills. Join this dynamic team to drive sales performance and collaborate with various departments, all while enjoying a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance-Related Bonus Schemes

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Comprehensive Sick Pay

Voluntary Benefits

Discounted Health Assessments

Access to Wellbeing Programs

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in an analysis-based role.
• Experience translating complex data into understandable formats.
• Proficient in collaborating within teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality analysis of sales performance.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders.
• Utilise commercial reporting tools for data insights.
• Monitor key performance indicators and trends.
• Automate and streamline reporting processes.
• Support the Head of Commercial Reporting & Analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Proficiency

Problem-Solving Mindset

Team Player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Statistics, or a related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Senior Commercial Analyst!

Location: Colnbrook

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

• Skills and Competencies
• Analytical Skills: You have a knack for identifying trends, opportunities, and risks, with a strong proficiency in MS Excel and MS Access. Familiarity with SQL, Tableau, and Power BI is a plus!
• Communication Proficiency: You excel at translating complex data into clear, understandable formats, making it accessible to all stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Your inquisitive nature drives you to dig deeper into data insights, while your methodical approach ensures accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment, working effectively within small teams and establishing constructive relationships across the organization.
• Experience
• Minimum of 3 years in an analysis-based role
• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Statistics, or a related field preferred
• Advanced degree or qualifications an advantage

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 Advisors 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.