Commercial Analyst

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Commercial Analyst on a full-time permanent basis

Culture and Environment

Our client is a forward-thinking, dynamic organisation that prides itself on a strong set of values, continuous investment in people, and a commitment to organic growth. They foster a supportive and inclusive culture where innovation, collaboration, and professional development are at the heart of everything they do. Based in a stunning, state-of-the-art new build, the workspace offers bright, airy, open-plan environments designed to inspire productivity and creativity. This is a place where ambition is nurtured, achievements are celebrated, and employees are truly valued.

Personality

You will be a strategic thinker with a proactive, results-driven approach and the ability to deliver under pressure. Confident in your capability, you bring fresh ideas and innovative thinking to drive smarter, more efficient ways of working. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are commercially astute, and understand how to align your actions with wider business goals. With a natural ability to balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution, you’ll be a key contributor to ongoing success and continuous improvement.

Package and benefits

• Monday to Friday – 8:30 AM – 5 PM

Pension

• 3% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution, 1% tax relief, pensions advisor to visit the site twice a year

Healthcare

• All employees are entitled to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme from day one, providing a free 24hr confidential helpline on various issues.
• On completion of the 6-month probationary period, healthcare cash plan is available

Holiday Entitlement

• 23 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays. After 3 years’ service this increases to 24 days plus BH and at 6 years’ service it increases again to a maximum of 25 days plus BH.
• After completing 6-month probationary period, all employees are entitled to up to 5 days unpaid annual leave in addition to their paid allowance. This is pro-rata in the first part year, following probation.

Life Assurance

• 2x annual salary

Free onsite parking

Incredible core company values

Job Role:

• Reviewing the Commercial viability of new products in collaboration with the product development team
• Identifying areas of focus around target pricing / costs, margin expectations as well as forecasts
• Reviewing and analysing the progress of new & existing products identifying progress against targets, market performance & return on investment. Using this information to support decision making around future planning
• Reviewing stock levels vs. turnover and identify and review slow moving items and propose corrective actions
• Identifying lines at risk of becoming obsolete and influence the phase out such lines and ways of influencing stock holding to mitigate risk against future stock issues
• Working with the external sales team to gain reliable market data to be used when launching new products and reviewing existing product performance
• Developing and maintaining effective methods of storing and analysing relevant market information
• Maintaining and manging customer price files within the system
• Supporting the whole of the Commercial Department and offer cover for all areas when needed
• Working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders and other departments across the organisation
• Supporting, where required with projects within the company to support the overall business strategy

Skills and experience:

• Strong Commercial Awareness and Analytical Skills
• Ability to compile, interpret and analyse key trends and data sets
• Strong project management skills are essential
• Attention to detail – ensuring accuracy in analysis and reporting
• Maintaining a positive, open, and objective attitude towards others
• Consistency and reliability
• Flexibility – the ability to readily modify, respond to, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance
• Ability to prioritise and complete tasks within allotted timeframes
• Effective Communication
• Problem solving
• Proficiency / familiarity with data analysis tools i.e. Power Bi (or similar)

Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting for Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Oakley Recruitment will require proof of identification. A copy of your passport, birth certificate and NI number will be required, as part of your interview process.