Commercial Planning Analyst at The Very Group – United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Job Description

Description

About us.

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging, and well-being.

 About the role. 

We are looking for a driven, ambitious Commercial Planning Analyst to join the Commercial team focusing on the Electricals & Toys, Gifts Beauty (ETGB) categories. This role will report to the Senior Commercial Manager and support the delivery of the category strategies by providing data-driven recommendations to maximize profitability.

You will be able to draw relevant insights from complex internal and external data sets, synthesizing information into clear, actionable recommendations to support decision-making across the wider category teams. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the commercial drivers within the ETGB categories and be able to identify the impact of decisions on category P&Ls.

This role is highly dependent on cross-functional working, influencing and challenging the category teams and wider internal and external stakeholders to drive the most profitable results for the business.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Draw commercial insights from complex datasets to enable strategic decision-making to maximize profitability.
• Utilise your deep knowledge of data manipulation to build comprehensive models, reports, and dashboards (knowledge of Excel is essential, PowerBI, SQL, and Teradata experience is preferred).
• Present data in clear, easy-to-understand formats for senior leaders.
• Use data-driven insights to engage and influence category teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure the strategic direction is accurately reflected in the category forecasts and budgeting and support the development of long-term financial plans.
• Support the Senior Commercial Manager and Category teams with trading decisions by providing performance insight, scenario planning, promo planning, and financial forecasts.
• Identify and unlock opportunities to drive brand and supplier profitability. Create and share supplier commercial insight with Category Managers to drive supplier performance.

 About you. 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential, PowerBI, SQL, and Teradata experience is preferred with experience handling a variety of data sources.
• Strong PowerPoint skills, with the ability to synthesize data-led insights into clear, easy-to-understand presentations.
• Solution and delivery-focused decision maker who can work under pressure, obsess over the customer, and make the right choices to benefit the customer experience.
• Demonstrates strong commercial acumen with a strong ability to interpret results and identify key drivers and trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Positive, driven & brings energy to the role.
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities, both short and long-term.