Role Overview
Business Analyst - Commercial and Network Planning
Permanent
Northwest based
Hybrid working
Salary: Up to £42k + Great Benefits
Here at Yodel, we deliver more than just parcels we deliver a great experience when it comes to your career too. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Analyst to be part of Yodel's Commercial and Network Planning team based in the Northwest. The key function of this role is to run our weekly forecasting process, working with Sales Account Managers to collect and analyse client forecasts and focus on forecast optimisation to drive accuracy
What you'll be doing
As a Business Analyst within the Commercial and Network Planning team, you will be the key support in providing a high-quality business analysis and reporting service to assist in understanding financial performance and key trends. This will encompass periodic management reporting, planning, and forecasting, budgeting, commercial reviews, and ad-hoc analysis.
You will work with Sales Account Managers to gather intelligence and forecasts from our clients focusing on our top volume clients. You will also support and challenge across the business to improve client volume forecasting. In addition to this, you will use our systems and process to produce the client volume forecast which feeds into business and network planning.
As a Business Analyst you will present your numbers back to the Sort & Operations team, and a range of stakeholders across the business. The intelligence and depth of understanding you gain from working with Client Managers will put you in a strong position to have a significant impact on the department and wider business
What you need to show us
- Great attention to detail is essential as well as strong analytical skills as this will help drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy
- Confident communicator as you will be business partnering with the Commercial team
- Experience of working across different functions in the business
- Must be able to manage own time/workload and be a self-starter
- A good blend of people skills
- A level preferred
- Proficiency in Excel and SQL is required
- Experience with Python would be advantageous
- Resilient and tenacious
- Previous experience analysing and forecasting
- Proactive and can challenge stakeholders when necessary
Why work with us
This is a great opportunity for a Finance Analyst that is looking to be part of a busy Commercial Planning team, were you can make a real difference to Yodel. The successful candidate will receive the following great benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Flexibility to work from home
- Business casual dress code
- Free personal & professional development courses
- Pension scheme
- Free parking
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Private Medical Insurance
- 31 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Partner discounts, e.g., Nuffield Health, Leicester Tigers, Laithwaite's Wine
- Access to Aviva Digi Care (healthcare support)
- On-site modern gym facilities (includes many classes per week including HIIT and yoga)
- In the office you will have access to Costa, Juice bar, Starbucks, and restaurant.
- Dedicated wellness initiatives that support your wellbeing, ranging from our 24-hour employee assistance programme to subsidised gym membership.
What happens next?
After reviewing your application, our recruitment team will contact you if you are successful. We will arrange a brief call to further explore your background and qualifications, as well as address any questions you may have. If it appears that there is a good fit, we will share your application with the hiring manager for their review.
For this position, our interview process consists of two stages:
First stage: You will be invited to a formal interview lasting approximately one hour. During this interview, you can anticipate a combination of competency-based questions.
Second stage: You will be invited to a formal interview lasting approximately one hour with a senior member of the team.
During this interview, you can anticipate interview questions.
Yodel recognises that its people are fundamental to its success. We are committed to equal opportunities, we value differences between people, and we aim to build teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact the recruitment team who will be happy to discuss.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Yodel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
