At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world's favourite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for and family dinners unforgettable. Arla®, Cravendale®, Anchor®, Lurpak® and Castello® - names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. We are 4,000 UK and 19,000 global employees at the heart of it. Every single one of us plays an important role and together we build on our 10bn Euros turnover and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world.



We are currently looking to recruit a Commercial Reporting Analyst on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. In this role you will be based at our head office in Leeds. Reporting in to the Shopper Marketing Controller, the Commercial Reporting Analyst is a key member of the Shopper Investment Team, providing excellence in terms of promotional analysis and understanding, and delivering support to the wider commercial team in the development of promotional strategies and plans.

The focus is to establish the most effective mechanics to convert shoppers into buyers, understanding the financial ROI as well as the impact on other KPIs (penetration, frequency, WOP).

Responsibilities in this role include:

• Monthly and weekly promotion reporting, utilizing inputs from a variety of sources including financial systems and market data (Nielsen and KWP)
• Management of the Promotions Database, liaising with key stakeholders to ensure accuracy of data
• Being the key user of the Promotions Modelling Tool, producing scenario plans to optimize investment, with quantified impact on key metrics
• Acting as lead contact for promotions optimization projects with the external agency
• Developing improved promotional management processes and tools

To be successful in this role you will be highly numerate with good attention to detail and have excellent excel skills. You will have previous experience of working within analytical roles, with a tenacious and inquisitive mindset focused on both detail and delivery. You must be able to demonstrate that you have the ability to synthesise information from a variety of sources and be an excellent team player.

Key Skill requirements:

• Advanced MS Excel and proficient in VBA
• Intermediate MS Access
• Experience in either Finance or Demand Planning roles would be beneficial
• Experience of Nielsen and Kantar would be desirable but not essential