Commercial Analyst, CarTrawler

• At least 3+ years in a similar role, with a proven track record in data analysis, identifying commercial opportunities, and driving business results
• A third-level degree in IT, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field
• Strong experience working with large datasets and practical experience with SQL
• Expertise in data visualisation, including creating interactive dashboards with tools such as Tableau or ThoughtSpot
• A passion for data and the ability to use it to identify commercial opportunities and product improvements
• A strong understanding of Excel and PowerPoint are essential
• Ability to clearly and succinctly communicate complex findings to a non-specialist audience
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, working effectively across teams and with external partners
• We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you!

Desirable

• The Commercial Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the Head of P&L, Commercial Manager and Trading Squad in making informed business decisions
• Working within a cross-functional, self-organised Trading Squad, the Commercial Analyst will drive insights, analyse performance, and communicate key trends to stakeholders
• The role requires strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify, prioritise, and act upon opportunities for growth, focusing on driving profitable outcomes across multiple partners and markets
• The Commercial Analyst will also collaborate across the wider Trading Analyst Group, ensuring that learnings are captured, shared, and implemented across the organisation
• Additionally, the role will involve project work and providing analytical support for various initiatives, ensuring that data-driven strategies are consistently aligned with the organisation's broader goals
• Performance Analysis & Communication:
• Analyse trading performance and identify the key drivers influencing outcomes
• Communicate findings to stakeholders in a clear, tailored way to ensure insights are easily understood and actionable
• Project Leadership & Co-management:
• Support ad-hoc and long-term projects, such as partner performance optimisation and strategic initiatives, by providing data insights and recommendations
• P&L Deep Dives:
• Conduct regular financial P&L deep dives on selected partner groups, providing actionable insights for performance improvement
• Reporting Framework Development:
• Develop scalable, automated reporting that allow channel and P&L owners to analyse performance and identify trends effectively
• P&L Performance Communication:
• Ensure that performance trends related to pricing, digital merchandising, content, and conversion are well communicated, contextualised, and prioritised to drive business growth
• Collaboration and Action:
• Work closely with the Trading Squad to identify growth opportunities and ensure these are developed and executed across the business
• Collaborate with other teams (e.g., business, product, finance) to ensure commercial strategies are aligned and backed by robust analytical insights
• Project Support:
• Provide analytical support for cross-functional projects, offering insights from performance data to shape strategy and ensure alignment with business goals
• Contribute to special initiatives, such as pricing forums, new product launches, or partner onboarding, by supporting the data analysis and performance tracking