Commercial Business Analyst

Sowena Group have been exclusively retained in supporting an established logistics business with the search for a new Commercial Business Analyst.The Commercial Analyst will support the Commercial Business Analyst and wider sales and finance teams by preparing reports, analysing data, and maintaining key datasets.

This role is suited to someone comfortable using data visualisation tools and manipulating large datasets to create bespoke reporting and analysis using Microsoft Excel.You will assist with performance reporting, costing and pricing analysis, data preparation, and process improvement activities.

This is a hands-on role with strong opportunities for career development.Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesReporting & Data AnalysisSupport the development and maintenance of regular financial and non-financial performance reportsBuild and update commercial reports, dashboards, and trackersAssist in turning raw data into clear insights and visualisations for stakeholdersProvide ad-hoc analytical support, including performance analysis and basic forecastingCommercial SupportAssist with the preparation and maintenance of costing models and pricing dataHelp monitor sales trends, customer performance, and key commercial metricsSupport competitor and market analysis activitiesContribute to the preparation of presentations for stakeholdersProcess Improvement & SystemsSupport continuous improvement of reporting processes and data qualityAssist with data collection, documentation, and organisation of key systemsHelp develop and enhance reporting automation where appropriatePerson SpecificationEssentialPrevious experience in a commercial or analytical roleWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups, charts)Comfortable handling and interpreting large datasetsStrong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detailAbility to communicate data clearly and simplyProactive, organised, and eager to learnInterest in commercial performance, finance, or data analysisDesirableExposure to Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or other BI/reporting toolsBasic understanding of budgeting, forecasting, or variance analysis6 month FTC £40,000