Sales Analyst

I am delighted to be partnering with an impressive head of FP&A on their search for a Sales Analyst to join their team. Duties will include:

• Primary support for commercial teams on all aspects of their financial & commercial analysis and reporting including monthly, YoY and R12 comparisons.
• The creation and ownership of channel and product category profitability reporting.
• Assess company budgets to guide investment in marketing and promotions. Examine cash flows and compare them to actual sales results to identify divisions that are not hitting targets.
• Scenario modelling and understanding a "true" cost-benefit of various channels.
• Review the sales commission payments and make recommendations as appropriate
• Improve and analyse sales data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for growth.
• Access market trends and consumer behaviour to provide actionable insights.
• Develop reports and presentations to communicate findings to the sales and management team.
• Support the commercial team with revenue and gross margin forecasts and projections
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement data-driven strategies.
• Review of the pricing, marketing and promotional strategies and trade shows. Optimize where necessary to enhance profitability.
• Partnering with specialist Data & Insights team to create and develop KPIs and other reporting suites for senior and Board-level management.

Key skills needed for the role:

• High energy and inquisitive mindset
• Adaptability and flexibility working in a fluid, fast-paced environment
• IT literate with excellent Microsoft Office skills, in particular MS Excel. PBI experience is preferable.
• Strong analytical skills & very comfortable to manipulate large data sets
• Effective time management and ability to work under pressure and to tight timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage a diverse set of senior stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and influence at a senior level

Please get in touch for more details: laura.gunby@markssattin.com