Insight Analyst - Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment : Job Details

Insight Analyst - Retail & Finance FocusUp to £47,000 + bonusHybrid - Leicester (3x days a week)

A UK-based retailer is seeking a skilled Insight Analyst to join their finance team, supporting the division responsible for third-party branded products sold both online and in-store. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of retail, finance, and data, providing insights that directly influence commercial decision-making.

About the RoleReporting to the Finance Manager, you'll work closely with category and commercial teams, building tailored reports, generating actionable insights, and analysing sales performance across multiple product categories. You'll also collaborate with supply chain and warehouse teams to integrate operational data where relevant, and partner with the Total Platforms team on select projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop bespoke reports to support commercial teams.
• Analyse sales performance across categories, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Integrate multiple data sources, including operational and supply chain data.
• Present insights in a clear, actionable way to non-technical stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Advanced SQL expertise.
• Strong data visualisation skills (tool agnostic, but the team uses Power BI).
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience turning data into actionable insights (CV should include clear examples).

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Databricks and Python (for data processing and automation).
• Background in finance or retail.

Why Apply?This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your data skills will directly shape retail strategy. You'll be joining a business with a strong market presence and a clear commitment to innovation in analytics.