Commercial Analyst

Job Title:Data Analyst & Insights Specialist

Location:South East England (with flexibility for remote working)

Company:PE-backed Higher Education Institution

Overview:I've partnered with a client who are seeking an experienced and independent Data Analyst & Insights Specialist to join our commercial team, reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer. This role is pivotal in leveraging data insights to drive marketing admissions performance and digital investment strategies. The successful candidate will thrive in a data-immature environment, providing consultative insights and managing multiple data sources across a cloud-based system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver actionable insights from a variety of datasets and systems, focusing on marketing admissions and digital investment performance.
• Manage and optimise KPI reporting dashboards in Tableau and Power BI, ensuring clarity and strategic relevance.
• Analyse inquiry and application data to identify successful applicant behaviors and factors influencing conversion rates.
• Engage with stakeholders, including campus heads, to translate data insights into strategic recommendations.
• Provide consultative support to a commercially driven team with limited data literacy.
• Ensure effective use of current tools (Tableau, Power BI, SQL) and support the transition towards Salesforce as a CRM.
• Work independently to manage data analytics without requiring engineering support.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience working in data-immature organizations with limited data literacy.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Proficiency with Tableau and Power BI for dashboard creation and KPI reporting.
• Ability to work independently in a consultative capacity, with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Positive, can-do mindset aligning with the commercial team culture.
• Experience with cloud-based systems and multiple CRM platforms.
• Background in higher education, private equity-backed firms, or marketing analytics is a plus.

Please apply below if this sounds like you!