Job DescriptionJoin a thriving and ambitious organisation during an exciting period of expansion. We're looking for a Performance Analyst to become a key player within a high-performing team at a prestigious and ever-growing Head Office in Plymouth.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset to shape decision-making and drive profitability across the business. Full training will be provided, making this a great fit whether you're experienced or early in your career and ready to grow.Your Impact: What You'll Be DoingYou'll support the development and execution of our margin and performance strategies, helping the business make smarter, data-driven decisions.Key Responsibilities:
Analyse department- and product-level margins to understand profitability
Spot trends, risks, and opportunities-then recommend data-led actions
Lead variance analysis (actuals vs. forecasts, budgets, prior periods)
Create and present clear, actionable margin performance reports to senior leaders
Support pricing and promotional strategy evaluations to optimise margins
Help shape budgets and forecasts with accurate margin inputs
Identify underperforming SKUs and recommend changes to improve profitability
Produce ad hoc reports to support strategic decisions
Work closely with Buying teams to influence decisions that boost margins
Collaborate with Data teams to enhance the quality and granularity of reporting
What We're Looking ForWe're after someone who's naturally analytical, commercially aware, and confident communicating insights.You'll Thrive If You Have:
A relevant degree or prior experience in an analytical or commercial role
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Confidence in presenting insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
A collaborative attitude with the ability to work cross-functionally
Great time management-comfortable juggling multiple projects
Enthusiasm for learning and developing new technical skills
Proficiency in Excel; Power BI or SQL knowledge (or a desire to learn) is a bonus
In return, you'll receive:
Competitive salary
Generous pension scheme
Long service recognition awards
Staff discount across our products
Cycle to work scheme
A clear path for development and upskilling
Position: Permanent, Full-timeHours: Monday - Friday, 08:45am - 17:30pm.Location: Plymouth, Devon on-site full timeIf you are interested or have the relevant experience and are currently looking for a new challenge then please submit an up to date CV by clicking the 'apply' button. By applying for this position, you confirm that you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of recruitment, employment and working finding service.
