Data Analyst - Strategic Planning & Analytics (SP&A)
CPM is looking for a Data Analyst - Strategic Planning & Analytics to join our Strategic Planning & Analytics team at our Head Office in Thame, supporting detailed decision-making across internal teams and client programmes. This is an opportunity for an experienced analyst with strong SQL, Power BI and Python or R capability to build scalable reporting, analytics and deployment solutions from the ground up. You'll work closely with Account Management, Operations and Field teams to deliver insight-led outputs that drive performance and efficiency. Offering a salary of £32,000-£36,000 per year depending on experience, hybrid working, this role provides real scope to influence strategy through data.
It is absolutely essential that you drive/have your own transport as we have a hybrid working pattern and you will commute to Thame/Stokenchurch.
Ideal location
Thame, United Kingdom, OX9 (Moving to Stokenchurch Mid Year)
What you'll be doing
- Design, develop and maintain reporting, analytics and insight solutions aligned to internal and client objectives.
- Transform, model and analyse data using SQL and analytical tools to generate clear, actionable insight.
- Build dashboards and visual outputs using Business Intelligence tools including Power BI.
- Deliver reporting On Time, In Full, No Errors (OTIFNE), meeting agreed service standards and deadlines.
- Prepare and generate territory and deployment plans using bespoke planning software.
- Analyse EPOS, field execution and performance data to inform territory design and coverage models.
- Support automation and AI-enabled analytics to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Collaborate with Account Management, Operations and Field teams to ensure insight and deployment logic are clearly understood and effectively applied.
- Contribute to continuous improvement across analytics, systems and deployment processes.
You would enjoy this Data Analyst role if
- You have strong SQL experience and are confident working across multiple data sources.
- You have proven experience with BI tools, including Power BI.
- You are comfortable using Python and/or R for data manipulation and analytical modelling.
- You can translate complex data into clear recommendations for non-technical audiences.
- You enjoy solving problems and improving processes in a fast-moving environment.
- You value collaboration and sharing knowledge across teams.
Why work for us as a Data Analyst
As a Data Analyst within Strategic Planning & Analytics, you'll play a key role in shaping how data informs commercial performance and operational deployment. You'll act as a trusted expert, helping teams and clients understand how insight can improve effectiveness and drive measurable results.
You'll work in a collaborative Head Office environment, contributing to innovation across analytics, reporting and emerging technologies, while developing your expertise in scalable data solutions.
What's in it for you?
- Salary: Up to £36,000 per year depending on experience
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
- Generous Holiday Package: Recoup with 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, extending by one day each year of service up to a generous 31 days.
- Work-Life Balance: Take control of your work-life balance with the flexibility to buy and sell holiday days.
- Pension Plan: Secure your future with a generous pension plan
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Engage in meaningful initiatives with dedicated days for giving back to the community through charitable activities.
- Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have 2X life assurance.
- Employee Assist Programme: Comprehensive support for mental health, including up to 8 confidential face-to-face or virtual counselling sessions annually. Prioritise your well‑being with professional guidance whenever you need it.
- Wellbeing App: Enjoy convenient access to health and wellbeing support all in one place!
- Income protection: Our comprehensive Income Protection plan ensures you're covered in case of illness or injury, offering financial support when you need it most.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
DEI
At CPM, we are proud to foster an inclusive work environment. We believe in a workplace that celebrates the unique perspectives and skills of all individuals believing this makes us stronger and more innovative.
Should you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know. Our goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident, allowing you to showcase your unique skills and abilities to their fullest potential.
CPM has been accredited Investors in People Gold award and places great importance on the training and development of our people. We work in a cooperative environment where great ideas and achievements are shared and celebrated.
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