Business Analyst

Enaifo Foodies Ltd is seeking an experienced and analytical Business Analyst to support the Company's three retail stores in Scotland.

The successful candidate will analyse business, operational, financial and sales information and provide management with clear, evidence-based recommendations to improve operational efficiency, profitability, stock management and business performance.

The role will involve working with management and operational teams to understand business requirements, analyse data, identify trends and opportunities, and support improvements to the Company's business processes and information systems.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse sales, revenue, costs, stock, procurement and other business performance data.
• Prepare regular management reports, dashboards and analytical summaries for the Director/Owner.
• Identify trends, variances, operational issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse business processes across the Company's retail stores and recommend improvements.
• Gather and document business requirements from management and operational users.
• Analyse the Company's use of business and operational information systems and recommend improvements where appropriate.
• Support the development and improvement of reporting processes, data collection and management information.
• Analyse stock levels, purchasing patterns, supplier performance and operational costs.
• Assess business performance across the Company's stores and identify areas for increased efficiency and profitability.
• Translate business requirements into clear analytical and functional requirements for relevant systems, processes or reporting solutions.
• Support management in evaluating business processes, systems and potential technology solutions.
• Produce forecasts, scenario analysis and other analytical work to support business planning and future expansion.
• Investigate business problems using quantitative and qualitative analysis and present practical recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of agreed process or system improvements.
• Work with management and relevant staff to ensure accurate, consistent and useful business data.
• Maintain appropriate records of analysis, requirements, findings and recommendations.
• Carry out other analytical and business improvement activities reasonably required by the Company.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience working in a Business Analyst, Business Analysis or closely related analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience analysing business, financial, sales, operational or commercial data.
• Ability to gather, analyse and document business requirements.
• Experience producing management reports and presenting analytical findings.
• Strong numerical and data interpretation skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other business reporting tools.
• Ability to identify business problems, investigate their causes and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with management and operational teams.
• Ability to manage multiple analytical tasks and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience working with retail, wholesale, FMCG or multi-site businesses.
• Experience with stock, inventory, procurement or point-of-sale data.
• Experience analysing business information systems or reporting platforms.
• Experience supporting process improvement or system implementation projects.

Working arrangements

The role is based in Glasgow, Scotland, with work and occasional travel across the Company's three retail locations as required.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director/Owner and relevant operational staff across the business.

What we offer

• Salary of £42,500 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week
• Full-time employment
• Opportunity to work across a growing multi-site retail business
• Responsibility for meaningful business analysis and operational improvement
• Opportunity to contribute to business planning and future expansion

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant Business Analyst experience and explaining how your skills meet the requirements of the role.

Applications should be sent to [email protected]

Pay: £42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking

Work Location: In person