Commercial Planning Analyst

TL;DR

Commercial Planning Analyst (Electricals & Toys): Deliver category budgets and day-to-day trade through data-driven recommendations to maximise sales and profitability with an accent on drawing insights from complex datasets and influencing cross-functional teams. Focus on building models, reports and dashboards, scenario planning, financial forecasts, and promotional reporting to drive category P&Ls.

Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. Flexible, hybrid working model. 2nd stage interview in-person at Speke, Liverpool office.

Company

We’re the team behind digital retailer Very, helping families get more out of life.

What you will do

• Draw commercial insights from complex datasets to enable strategic decision-making and maximise profitability.
• Build comprehensive models, reports and dashboards using data manipulation skills.
• Present data in clear formats for senior leaders and use insights to influence category teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support trading decisions with performance insight, scenario planning, promo planning and financial forecasts.
• Track and report opportunities from price, customer and market data to drive profitability.
• Partner with Trade Planning team to coordinate trading calendar and promotional reporting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel essential; experience handling variety of data sources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong commercial acumen to interpret results, identify drivers and trends.
• Positive, driven with energy; comfortable balancing multiple priorities.
• Strong PowerPoint skills to synthesise data insights into clear presentations.

Nice to have

• PowerBI and SQL/Teradata experience preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model and inclusive culture.
• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance, 30 days holiday + bank holidays.
• LinkedIn Learning access, bonus potential, up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk.
• Matched pension up to 6%.

Hiring process

• 1st stage: 30-45 minute video call with hiring team to discuss skills and experience.
• 2nd stage: One-hour formal task-based interview in-person at Speke, Liverpool office.
• Talent acquisition team manages; credit, CIFAS, Right to Work and DBS checks if required.