Commercial Analyst

Job Description

The successful candidate will work within a team dedicated to providing first class commercial intelligence. The role requires the delivery of trend and performance analysis across both the Market and Business Partners. There will also be responsible for delivering adhoc project work.

In all cases, the analysis delivered should culminate in key learnings, and where appropriate strategic recommendations, always with the intention of adding value to the business.

To that end, the role requires a keen commercial acumen, alongside strong analytical and inter-personal skills, project management and a proactive approach to problem solving.

The successful candidate will be experienced in using SQL to query data and have knowledge of the music industry.

Skills & Experience

Be Analytical
• Deliver established market, channel and partner analysis. This can cover all aspects of the business from demographic trends to revenue tracking

Be Collaborative
• Work with the other members of the team, or other departments in the Commercial Division, to support the analytical needs of the business
• Maintain and build relationships with other analysts in the business, to maximise shared learning

Be Knowledgeable
• Deliver adhoc project work on the market, partners, or broader strategic questions
• Present data in an understandable way (keynote, powerpoint, data studios)
• Keep abreast of new technological, Business Partner and industry developments with a view to how they impact the analysis undertaken by then team
• Use data for advanced modelling and prediction, such as revenue estimations & growth targets
• Query data using SQL and other tools

Person Specification
• Highly numerate and results orientated with a clear focus on high quality, attention to detail, and profit maximisation
• Strong IT skills, with experience to include (or equivalent:)
• Intermediate SQL
• Google Products (Data Studio, Big Query, cloud)
• Advanced Excel (Array functions / Macros)
• Tableau
• Keynote
• Microsoft Office inc Powerpoint
• Proactive and a keen problem solver
• Understanding of the streaming business, with experience of customer data and streaming trend analysis
• Proven ability to make rational judgements from the available information, by demonstrating an inquisitive and analytical approach
• Diligent and reliable, capable of managing and delivering on multiple projects simultaneously and to a high standard, both autonomously and as part of a team
• Able to work on their own as well as part of a team and with management at all levels of the business
• Very familiar with current issues and trends; stays ahead of the game and can produce innovative ideas, approaches, insights and identify opportunities by applying business and industry knowledge
• Technically confident; ideally with a personal interest in new media, digital and all technology; understands key terminology and communicates effectively with experts and novices alike
• Confident in presenting to both small and large groups

Desirable
• Past music industry experience is a bonus

Your Benefits
• Group Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 paid days of annual leave
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Dental and Travel Insurance options
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Cars
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)

Just So You Know…

The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro11q6-3-17-79-60-42 in your application.