Data Analyst, London

Purpose of the job This 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 responsibilities Commercial Data Analysis Analyze large datasets relating to marketing campaigns, supplier costs, and operational performance Review spend across channels (print, digital, POS, logistics, media production, etc) Identify trends, anomalies, and cost drivers within campaign execution Produce regular commercial performance reports and dashboards Savings + Optimization Identify and quantify cost-saving opportunities across marketing execution activities Support savings initiatives including supplier renegotiations, process improvements, and specification optimization Analyze pricing structures and benchmark costs against historical and industry standards Track and report realized vs. forecast savings Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with client engagement, procurement, finance, and operations teams Present insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Support client discussions with data-driven insights and recommendations Data Management + Reporting Build and maintain dashboards and reports (eg Power BI, Tableau, Excel) Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance across systems Automate reporting processes where possible Knowledge, skills + experience High 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 insights Understanding of financial metrics, cost analysis, and ROI modelling - experience analyzing budgets, costs and supplier pricing Strong understanding of cost drivers and margin optimization Ability to identify trends, patterns, and inefficiencies Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex data clearly _ experience working with cross-functional teams Confident presenting insights and recommendations #LI-PL1   #LI-Hybrid