Senior Insight Analyst

Senior Insight Analyst

Location: Midlands - Hybrid (2 days in office) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + benefits Start Date: ASAP

The Company

A well-established UK industrial distribution organisation operating in a high-SKU complexity environment. The business is building a forward-thinking data function that champions data-driven decision-making. Join during a transformational period where data literacy and commercial insight are becoming core to competitive advantage.

The Role

A unique opportunity for a versatile Senior Insight Analyst who thrives on using data to solve diverse business problems. Act as a key data partner across the organisation - from warehouse operations to eCommerce - delivering insights that drive commercial impact.

This role blends depth with business acumen and storytelling. Work with stakeholders at all levels, translating complex information into clear, practical recommendations. Expect variety - one day examining pricing and profitability, the next optimising digital performance or supporting finance.

Key Responsibilities Cross-Functional Work & Business Partnering
  • Serve as data consultant for teams across the business
  • Deliver insights spanning logistics, inventory, sales, and marketing
  • Partner with senior professionals to shape evidence-based decisions
Proactive Insights & Storytelling
  • Explore complex datasets to uncover trends and opportunities
  • Translate findings into clear stories through data visualisations
  • Provide recommendations that drive operational improvements
FP&A and Financial Support
  • Support finance with data for planning and reporting
  • Provide perspectives on revenue, margin, and cost trends
Data Advocacy & Automation
  • Promote data-driven thinking across the organisation
  • Work with SQL and Python for querying and automation
  • Build and maintain Power BI dashboards
Key Focus Areas
  • Pricing & Margin: Contract pricing, rebate effectiveness
  • Customer & Product Profitability: SKU-level work, cost-to-serve
  • Inventory & Purchasing: ABC/XYZ classification, GMROI, excess stock
  • Marketing: Customer lifecycle, RFM, promotion effectiveness
  • Web & eCommerce: Google Analytics, conversion optimisation
Skills & Experience Essential
  • Strong SQL proficiency for data extraction and transformation
  • Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas)
  • Power BI or Tableau experience
  • Python familiarity (pandas, numpy)
  • Proven data or BI role background
  • Experience with large, complex datasets
  • History of delivering practical insights
  • Strong communication skills
Desirable
  • Wholesale/distribution/supply chain experience
  • ERP systems exposure (SAP, Dynamics, Oracle)
  • Salesforce and Google Analytics experience
Soft Skills
  • Exceptional problem-solving with attention to detail
  • Business acumen - connect insights to outcomes
  • Explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Curious and self-motivated
  • Comfortable in fast-paced environments
Why Join?
  • Genuine variety across business functions
  • Partner with senior professionals to shape outcomes
  • Exposure to modern data platforms
  • Visible impact on company performance
  • Help build and shape the function
  • Hybrid flexibility
Interview Process
  • Stage 1: Technical assessment (SQL)
  • Stage 2: Interview with Hiring Manager and team
  • Stage 3: Final interview with senior professionals
How to Apply

Send your CV to Mohammed Buhariwala or connect on LinkedIn.

Keywords: Senior Insight Analyst, Data Analyst, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python, Distribution Analytics, Inventory Analytics, eCommerce Analytics, FP&A, Midlands, Hybrid

Company
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Location
Wednesbury, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Posted
Company
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Location
Wednesbury, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Posted