Commercial Analytics LeadPermanent | Southampton Store Support Office (Hybrid – 3 days in office)Salary £45- £60k + Bonus + Pension + PMI + ShareSave + 6.6 weeks holidayWe believe anyone can improve their home to make life better.At B&Q, that belief drives everything we do. From our Southampton Store Support Office, we power our stores, people, and partners to help millions of customers create homes they love.We’re now looking for a Commercial Engagement Lead to join our Commercial team—someone who thrives on turning data into insight, insight into action, and action into commercial growth.
The RoleThis is a high-impact role at the heart of our commercial decision-making.You’ll combine advanced analytics, commercial modelling, and strategic insight to influence key decisions, strengthen supplier negotiations, and drive profitable growth. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll translate complex data into clear, compelling stories that shape our commercial strategy.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead advanced commercial analytics including profitability modelling, rebate analysis, and scenario planning to support strategic decisionsDeliver deep commercial insight across margins, cost price, and performance to identify risks and opportunitiesDevelop and maintain executive dashboards and reporting using Power BI and advanced ExcelCreate engaging, high-impact presentations to influence senior stakeholders and leadership teamsAnalyse vendor financials, ownership structures, and market data to inform negotiation strategy and risk managementOversee key commercial metrics including vendor income, rebates, contract performance, and cost movementsChampion vendor governance and risk management, ensuring robust controls and data integrityPartner cross-functionally with Buying, Finance, Supply Chain, Screwfix, and KingfisherDrive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to automate and enhance reporting and processesProvide strategic insight support through scenario analysis, market intelligence, and performance evaluation
You’ll be a commercially minded, analytical leader who can operate confidently in a fast-paced environment.
Proven experience in Commercial Analytics, Commercial Finance, or Strategic Insight roles (ideally within retail or a fast-moving commercial environment)Advanced Excel expertise (modelling, automation, scenario analysis)Strong Power BI / data visualisation skillsExperience analysing vendor financial performance and external market dataAbility to translate complex data into clear, actionable commercial insightsExcellent communication and storytelling skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholdersComfortable working in ambiguity and managing multiple prioritiesA continuous improvement mindset, always looking to simplify and enhanceStrong collaboration skills and a commercially driven, results-focused approach
We offer a competitive package and a culture that supports you to thrive:
Bonus schemeAward-winning pensionPrivate Medical Insurance (PMI)ShareSave scheme6.6 weeks holidayEmployee Assistance ProgrammeColleague discounts and wellbeing benefitsFlexible hybrid working
Our Commitment to InclusionAt Kingfisher, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunity for everyone.If you require any adjustments to support you through the application process, please contact:📧 ssorecruitment@b-and-q.co.uk
Ready to Make an Impact-If you’re passionate about using data to drive commercial success and influence strategic decisions at scale, we’d love to hear from you.👉 Apply now and be part of shaping the future of B&Q.
We are the UK’s leading home improvement and garden living retailer with over 311 stores throughout the UK and Ireland, offering great prices, with over 100,000 products available to order at diy.com for home delivery or click and collect.
We launched the UK’s first home improvement marketplace in March 2022, adding additional choice for consumers. The marketplace offers a unique, integrated experience with in-store returns for many products and Click + Collect options being explored.
Our team of more than 21,000 colleagues of all ages are respected nationwide for providing great home improvement help to customers. They’re the beating heart of B&Q and their iconic orange aprons are worn with pride.
Every year, more than 20 million people improve their homes and make life better with B&Q, and every year the company achieves ever-higher standards for sustainable sourcing and supports our local communities, including funding B&Q Foundation grants and Shelter’s DIY Skills Advisors. For more information on our community initiatives visit diy.com/corporate/community
To read our latest Build a Life project report visit diy.com/responsible-business.
B&Q is part of Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement company, operating 2000 stores in 8 countries across Europe.
