Assistant Commercial Analyst

Hybrid in Hampshire-Eastleigh·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Nov)

B&Q

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Our summary

Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 a year
About £2,030 - £2,270 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Hampshire-Eastleigh

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: Intermediate skills in handling data, creating reports, and visualizing insights.
Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data to support decision-making and reporting.
Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in tracking commercial metrics, vendor performance, and financial data.
Effective Communication: Ability to present data and insights clearly to team members and stakeholders.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Assist in understanding and integrating stakeholder needs into analysis and reporting.
Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactively identify challenges and support improvements in commercial processes.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and assisting with ad-hoc tasks.
Team Player: Work transparently and collaboratively with the Commercial Team and other departments.
Curiosity and Willingness to Learn: Eager to develop skills in data analysis, vendor management, and commercial operations
Degree qualified in business, analytical or financial discipline or equivalent.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£29,000- £33,000 + Pension + Private Health Care + ShareSave + 6.6 weeks holiday + Hybrid Working

As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme, bonus, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks holiday, payroll giving, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, colleague wellbeing benefits and lots more!

As part of a great team, you’ll be supported to grow and encouraged to explore new career directions within the business and the wider group. And, because you’ll be inspiring great things for our customers and the whole business, you’ll do work worth caring about.

The role

We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they’ll love.

What you'll do

To support the Vendor Development Team by assisting in data analysis, reporting, and administration.

Track Commercial Metrics: Help in monitoring key commercial metrics such as cost price movements and vendor contract progress, ensuring data accuracy.
Support Data Analysis and Reporting: Assist in generating analytical reports to support cost price negotiations and vendor performance tracking.
Vendor Management Assistance: Maintain databases and provide support for vendor risk management governance and reporting.
Assist in Buying Progress Tracking: Aid in tracking the buying process, ensuring alignment with vendor income objectives.
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with the Commercial Team, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support various initiatives.
Governance and Process Support: Provide administrative and analytical support for new commercial activities, helping ensure compliance and efficiency.
Maintain Communication Channels: Assist in coordinating communications with vendors and internal stakeholders for seamless operations

How you'll work

At B&Q we have a hybrid approach to working to increase flexibility in when and where we work. For this role we are looking for someone to be able to work from our head office 3 days a week.

About B&Q

B&Q sells everything for home and garden projects, from paint, flooring and tiles to power tools, garden furniture and kitchen appliances.

Customers can shop trusted brands, get expert advice, book a free planning service and choose from flexible Click & Collect and home delivery options, including 15 minute Click+Collect and free home delivery on orders over £75. The business also includes TradePoint for trade customers and a B&Q Marketplace for approved sellers.