Commercial Analytics & Data Insights Manager

Group Commercial Analytics & Data Insights Manager

Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and to support this ambitious growth, we are seeking to onboard a Commercial Analytics & Data Insights Manager, to join our team. This role will form part of the Group Commercial team and reports to the Group Head of Commercial Analytics & Data Insights. The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can fit into Applegreen seamlessly and adopt a hands-on approach to their role.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Governance & KPI Stewardship

· Support the development and adoption of group data standards, KPI definitions, and reporting principles, working collaboratively with regional and functional stakeholders

· Champion best practices in data governance, ensuring analytics and reporting solutions align with agreed standards, controls, and business requirements.

· Partner with regional, technology, and business teams to improve reporting consistency and trust in decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement & Insight Translation

· Act as a strategic partner to senior commercial stakeholders, translating business goals into analytical frameworks and dashboards.

· Lead the design and delivery of insight products that inform decision-making at all levels—from C suite to operational leads.

· Drive the narrative behind the numbers, ensuring insights are accessible, relevant, and actionable.

· Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment, accountability, and successful execution of analytics and insight initiatives.

Operational Excellence in Insight Delivery

· Oversee the delivery of repeatable, scalable insight solutions across the group.

· Manage a portfolio of analytics, reporting, and data initiatives, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, priorities, and business objectives.

· Lead the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and tools that support day-to-day and strategic decision-making.

· Maintain clear delivery plans and provide regular status updates on progress, milestones, dependencies, and key decisions.

· Proactively identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and blockers, driving solution-focused actions to keep projects on track.

Project Ownership & Strategic Analytics

· Lead high-impact, cross-functional analytics initiatives that support strategic priorities such as customer insight, pricing, and performance optimisation.

· Manage the full lifecycle of analytics projects—from scoping and stakeholder alignment to delivery and impact measurement.

· Contribute to the evolution of our Universal Data Platform and Group Reporting Taskforce initiatives.

The Candidate should have the following:

Qualifications, experience & skills

· The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in commercial analytics and 3+ years in people or project leadership roles, preferably in a multi-region or retail environment.

· Deep expertise in BI tools (Power BI essential) and advanced Excel modelling.

· Comprehensive understanding of data governance, KPI frameworks, and reporting best practices.

· Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects and to influence executive-level stakeholders.

· Commercially & strategically minded with a deep understanding of how data drives business performance and growth.

· Ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Leadership & Communication

· Seasoned leader with extensive experience in managing and developing high-performing teams, with minimum 3 years people management experience.

· Excellent communicator—able to distil complex data into compelling insights and influence at all levels.

· Adept at driving clarity through structured insight and strategic narratives.

Mindset & Values

· Inquisitive, proactive, and highly solution oriented.

· Passionate about data and its potential to unlock value.

· Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Additional key skills & attributes:

· A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve.

· Proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines.

· A highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required.

· Ability to execute directly at high quality and pace.

· Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment and a keen interest in developing a career in Applegreen.

· A ‘can do’ attitude and a positive solution focused mindset.

· Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.

· Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.

· Be a self-starter, and also be able to work collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team across many parts of Applegreen.

· Is resilient, calm under pressure and comfortable dealing with ambiguity.

· Has sound judgement and objective logical decision-making skills.

· Has strong leadership potential and management skills, who will be a role model for the people and culture at Applegreen.

· Willing to travel ad hoc if required in addition to supporting out of hours content development as required.

Illustrative Application & Screening Process (subject to change):

· Application Process:

o Please submit an up to date tailored CV (max 2 pages).

· Interview & Selection Process:

o Two interview rounds will be required for this role.