Commercial Analyst

Forge Talent are excited to be partnering a rapidly growing Private Equity backed business based in Greater Manchester to recruit a Commercial Analyst on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough market research on new segments, demographics, and trends, particularly focusing on the education sector and special needs units.
• Analyse potential market demand and complexity for various sectors, including further education.
• Identify addressable markets and create comprehensive market analysis reports to guide management decisions.
• Lead market research for key projects by analysing different segments and geographies to assess opportunities.
• Work directly with the FP&A and BI teams to gather, analyse, and interpret data relevant to our strategic goals.
• Collaborate with the Business Intelligence and Finance teams to build a robust dataset to provide insights for better decision-making.
• Work closely with senior leadership (COO, CFO, and Commercial Director) to advise on market trends and recommend strategic moves.

Qualifications:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant
• 3+ years in a similar role.

Salary & Benefits:

• £80,000-£85,000.
• Life Assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Schemes.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.
• 25 days annual leave plus stat.
• Hybrid- 2 days a week in the office.