Senior Pricing & Data Analyst

Fresh; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading student accommodation provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Pricing & Data Analyst to drive commercial strategy through data-led pricing strategies. The role involves creating financial models, forecasting, and mentoring junior analysts. Ideal candidates will have advanced Excel skills and a strong analytical background, particularly in financial analysis and budgeting.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health cash plan

Life Insurance

Exclusive shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and data analytics.
• Experience in coaching or supporting junior team members desired.
• Keen eye for detail and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed financial models and budgets.
• Forecast income and costs across the PBSA portfolio.
• Provide data-led insights to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analytics

Advanced Excel skills

VBA/macros

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Pricing & Data Analyst to join our growing team within the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) & Co-living/BTR sector. This role will be instrumental in driving the commercial strategy through data-led pricing strategies, revenue optimisation, and analytical insight.

You will be within the Commercial Team and work closely with the Operations and Finance teams to design and implement robust pricing models, forecast demand, and optimise performance across our PBSA portfolio.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly analytical, commercially minded, and an expert in Excel-based modelling.

As Senior Pricing and Data Analyst, you will own creating and maintaining detailed financial models and budgets, forecasting income and costs across the portfolio, and providing data-led insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.

As a senior member of the team, you will also play a key role in supporting and mentoring junior members, helping to build capability, ensure quality, and promote a culture of continuous improvement in data and financial modelling.

About you

We are looking for a highly capable and commercially minded Analyst with a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and data analytics, ideally gained within PBSA, property, or real estate. You will bring experience and advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, data modelling, scenario analysis, pivot tables, and VBA/macros. You will be confident building and maintaining robust financial and forecasting models, interpreting large datasets, and presenting clear insights to non-technical stakeholders. A keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach are essential. Experience in coaching or supporting junior team members is highly desirable, as is a strong numerical foundation and a strategic, commercial mindset.

Benefits

• A dedicated Training team to assist you with development of your on-job training.
• A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days from day one to recharge and enjoy life beyond work.
• An in-house Learning & Development team to support you with personal and professional development including vocational qualifications.
• Health cash plan to contribute to everyday healthcare expenses.
• Access to Your Wellbeing programme & OpenUp a confidential wellbeing platform.
• Stay active and take advantage of our cycle to work scheme.
• Life Insurance for peace of mind.
• Access to exclusive shopping discounts

About Fresh

Fresh are a multi award-winning student accommodation provider with over 20,000 beds in our portfolio across the UK & Ireland. We re looking for someone to support their residents and the wider operational team.

We create great places to live, built on the simple principle that the people around you can make a huge difference to your way of life. If you re a people person who loves working collaboratively and is great at making things happen, then you ll fit right in!