Business Analyst

Sowena Group have been exclusively retained in supporting an established logistics business with the search for a new Commercial Business Analyst, for a 6 month FTC, but with strong potential to go permanent. This is an ideal graduate opportunity for industry exposure and top-class training.

The Business Analyst will support the Commercial Business Analyst and wider sales and finance teams by preparing reports, analysing data, and maintaining key datasets. This role is suited to someone comfortable using data visualisation tools and manipulating large datasets to create bespoke reporting and analysis using Microsoft Excel.

You will assist with performance reporting, costing and pricing analysis, data preparation, and process improvement activities. This is a hands-on role with strong opportunities for career development.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Reporting & Data Analysis

Support the development and maintenance of regular financial and non-financial performance reports
Build and update commercial reports, dashboards, and trackers
Assist in turning raw data into clear insights and visualisations for stakeholders
Provide ad-hoc analytical support, including performance analysis and basic forecasting

Commercial Support

Assist with the preparation and maintenance of costing models and pricing data
Help monitor sales trends, customer performance, and key commercial metrics
Support competitor and market analysis activities
Contribute to the preparation of presentations for stakeholders

Process Improvement & Systems

Support continuous improvement of reporting processes and data quality
Assist with data collection, documentation, and organisation of key systems
Help develop and enhance reporting automation where appropriate

Person Specification
Essential

Previous experience in a commercial or analytical role or degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Accountancy/Business Studies/ or a similar analytical degree
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups, charts)
Comfortable handling and interpreting large datasets
Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to communicate data clearly and simply
Proactive, organised, and eager to learn
Interest in commercial performance, finance, or data analysis

Desirable

Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or other BI/reporting tools
Basic understanding of budgeting, forecasting, or variance analysis