Business Performance Analyst

Business Performance Analyst 
 
Are you a skilled Business Analyst?
Do you love all things luxury retail? 
Do you have strong attention to detail?
If YES, we may have the role for you… 
 
Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a new Business Performance Analyst to join its thriving Head Office in London – Knightsbridge. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.  In this role you will be supporting the Head of Strategy & Performance with periodical reporting, ongoing KPI and Performance monitoring and development of analytical models to support business decisions. You will also be involved in the creation, implementation and cascading of relevant projects. 

About the role… 

As the new Business Performance Analyst you will be responsible for preparing the annual budgeting and forecasting process, monthly group forecasts, preparing analysis for the monthly management pack and to undertake commercial projects. 

• Analyse current and past trends in key performance indicators, including Sales, Transactional metrics, as well as CRM
• Monitor performance, highlighting trends and analyzing/investigating causes of unexpected variance
• Prepare the weekly, monthly, and any quarterly trade and performance decks
• Support with Daily sales monitoring and retail specific requests
• Support the Business Review processes to facilitate exchanges between Corporate, Regional Management and any other stakeholders involved
• Develop models and analyses to support strategic decisions
• Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis
• Support in creation, implementation and cascading of different projects

Is this you? 

We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and are looking for something uniquely different. 

• Functional

• At least 5+ years experience as an Analyst
• Working experience in multinational company or Retail firm is preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Proficient PowerBI usage is a plus as well as experience with Board
• Experience with merchandising metrics (stock, sell-thru) is a plus

• Behavioral

• Strong analytical and modeling skills
• Highly organised, proactive and with strong sense of prioritization
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts and in simplified manner
• Self-motivator to achieve set goals
• Able to work independently as well as in team environment
• Well-balanced view in both the big picture and details
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! 

How we reward your hard work… 

At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as. 

• Up to 40% off fashion  
• Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers 
• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits 
• Clothing allowance 

Where do I sign? 

If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don’t have uniforms) and this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick-start your journey with us.