UK Analytics & Operations Specialist in Reading

You’ve built experience, now use it where bold ideas meet real impact. At Opella, we’re challenging how self‑care works for millions of people and need leaders and experts ready to shape what’s next. As a UK Analytics & Operations Specialist, you’ll bring your skill, your curiosity and your drive to make health simpler, smarter and more human.

About The Job

At Opella, we’re on a mission to make self‑care as simple as it should be. As a UK Commercial Operations & Trade & Revenue Management (TRM) Analyst, you will work closely with the UK Country Head and TRM Lead to help execute the UK commercial strategy. This is a high‑visibility, developmental role combining commercial analytics, operational execution, and stakeholder engagement. Designed as a talent pipeline opportunity, it offers hands‑on exposure across Trade & Revenue Management and business operations, equipping you with the skills and experience for future growth within Opella. You will play a key role in enabling data‑driven decisions, driving operational excellence, and strengthening collaboration across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of TRM strategy, including pricing, portfolio optimisation, and channel mix
• Contribute to Integrated Business Planning (IBP), including forecasting, performance tracking, and variance analysis
• Maintain and optimise key commercial datasets and tools (e.g., pricing files, trade spend, forecasts)
• Generate insights and analysis to support commercial performance and decision‑making
• Manage operational processes including purchase orders, invoicing, and supplier coordination
• Coordinate internal activities, including team events, communications, and stakeholder materials
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and adoption of new tools

Key Requirements

• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query; VBA/Macros a plus)
• Strong analytical experience within commercial, financial, or operational environments
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills, with confidence presenting insights to senior stakeholders
• Proactive, adaptable mindset with a willingness to challenge and improve existing processes
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, matrixed, and cross‑functional environment
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships across teams (sales, finance, supply, marketing)

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with coding or automation tools (e.g., Python)
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling business insights
• High learning agility and strong ownership mindset
• High energy, multi‑tasking, office and stakeholder management

Why join Opella?

At Opella, we believe in creating an inclusive and empowering workplace where everyone can thrive. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your impact is real. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About Us

Opella is the self‑care challenger with the purest and third‑largest portfolio in the Over The Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health into people’s hands by making self‑care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000‑strong global team, our 13 best‑in‑class manufacturing sites and 4 specialised science and innovation development centres. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.