Data Analyst, London

** This is a permanent role and not open to those on Student Visas, Post Study Work Visas or otherwise requiring sponsorship now or in the future **Purpose of the jobThis role sits alongside our Client Engagement and Commercial teams analyzing the data generated through our service delivery to a global FMCG / beverage client.You will receive, interrogate, qualify and validate the transactional data available and through a learned understanding of our service commitments, build reporting and story-telling around savings, commercial outcomes and contract compliance. Is the data correct and valid ? | What have we achieved for our client ? | Are we fulfilling our contractual obligations ?We need you to be a strong and articulate communicator to engage with our client and various internal stakeholders. Advanced Excel capability is essential.  Being able to attend our Bishopsgate HQ for occasional meetings when required is necessary.Key responsibilitiesCommercial Data AnalysisAnalyze large datasets relating to marketing campaigns, supplier costs, and operational performanceReview spend across channels (print, digital, POS, logistics, media production, etc)Identify trends, anomalies, and cost drivers within campaign executionProduce regular commercial performance reports and dashboardsSavings + OptimizationIdentify and quantify cost-saving opportunities across marketing execution activitiesSupport savings initiatives including supplier renegotiations, process improvements, and specification optimizationAnalyze pricing structures and benchmark costs against historical and industry standardsTrack and report realized vs. forecast savingsStakeholder CollaborationWork closely with client engagement, procurement, finance, and operations teamsPresent insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersSupport client discussions with data-driven insights and recommendationsData Management + ReportingDesign, build and maintain visually-compelling dashboards and reports (eg Power BI, Tableau, Excel) which are user-friendly and align with client brandingEnsure data accuracy, consistency, and governance across systemsAutomate reporting processes where possibleKnowledge, skills + experienceHigh capability in data analysis and visualization tools (advanced Excel, SQL |  Power BI, Tableau or similar)Ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets with accuracy and translate that data into actionable commercial insightsUnderstanding of financial metrics, cost analysis, and ROI modelling - experience analyzing budgets, costs and supplier pricingStrong understanding of cost drivers and margin optimizationAbility to identify trends, patterns, and inefficienciesDetail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and qualityStrong communication skills with the ability to explain complex data clearly _ experience working with cross-functional teamsConfident presenting insights and recommendations#LI-PL1#LI-HybridPayTypeSalaryEmploymentIndicatorRegular