Revenue Growth Analyst in Carlisle

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits. To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London, just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.

As Revenue Growth Analyst, you will work on revenue and margin improvement plans across the portfolio, including facilitating regular NRM processes, leading cost out programmes and SKU rationalisation. The role will serve as a key business partner for the business unit working with the Finance leads and Customer team in the UK, providing leadership and support to drive improved margin and top line growth. Working closely with the Commercial Opportunities Managers and the Analytics team, this exciting role is integral in ensuring all strategies and plans are fully modelled and delivered against agreed PPA targets.

• Managing the delivery of budgeted P&L’s for defined brands within the McVitie's and Jacob’s portfolio across all channels, on time and in full across all PPA agreed strategies with support from Commercial Opps Manage.
• Supporting the Revenue Growth through ensuring execution of the marketing plan through the sales team, tracking delivery vs budget and recommending corrective action where necessary. This includes developing strategies to increase profitable growth through promotions and pack format strategy.
• Track promo guideline execution, and optimise promo return on investment through internal evaluation and review systems.
• Work with marketing team to provide commercial perspective/inputs for NPD and brand projects.
• Use the pladis reporting suite, and conduct ad hoc analysis to identify brand P&L opportunities, challenges and build plans to improve profit or course correct.
• Utilise account reviews and execution forums to ensure delivery against PPA strategies and lead periodic brand performance reviews to ensure clear understanding of performance drivers by brand.

Bring your experience!

Essential

• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills and awareness.
• Proven track record of providing robust and insightful financial analysis.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal and presentational).
• Proven experience of working in an FMCG business, ideally already with commercial teams.

Desirable

• Knowledge of TPM/promotional management IT systems desirable.
• Knowledge of Nielsen and Kantar data.
• Degree level education.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

Our Values

• Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.
• Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.
• Positive – We’re highly motivated, optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.
• Resilient – We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward.
• Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.