Insight Analyst

  • Zachary Daniels Recruitment
  • Trafford Park, Manchester
  • May 12, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

Insight Analyst

Manchester (Hybrid) 35k - 45k + Benefits

If you enjoy working with data and influencing real business decisions, this is an opportunity within a central Insight function, working closely with Trading, Operations, Finance, and senior leadership to deliver data-driven recommendations that directly impact commercial outcomes.

The Role

You'll take ownership of analysis across a wide range of commercial areas, using data to support decision-making and improve performance across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering regular and ad-hoc analysis to support trading performance, product range, and margin optimisation

Building and maintaining analytical models to support forecasting and business planning

Providing insight into customer behaviour, competitor activity, and market trends

Supporting projects across areas such as pricing, promotions, product performance, and market analysis

Translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders

Improving and evolving existing processes to drive efficiency and accuracy

Ensuring data quality and integrity through validation and structured processes

Partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to provide insight and support

What We're Looking For

Experience in a data or insight analyst role

Strong skills in SQL, relational databases, and BI tools (e.g. Tableau or similar)

Advanced Excel capability (modelling, data manipulation, analysis)

Strong commercial awareness and ability to link data to business outcomes

Excellent problem solving and communication skills

High attention to detail and data accuracy

Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why Join?

Opportunity to influence key business decisions through data

High visibility role with exposure to senior stakeholders

Strong benefits package and long-term career progression

If you're looking for a role where you can turn data into real commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your most up-to-date CV.

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