Financial Modelling Analyst

Job description

Vacancy Specification

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team as a Data Modelling Analyst for Customer Strategy based at our Tamworth Office in the UK.  


This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to develop within the business and play a key part in shaping the future of ALDI globally. Your role will support the provision of market / competitor and customer intelligence to ALDI countries and Global teams. This includes details about events and developments in the CI market. This role will work closely with the strategy team to help manage ALDI’s responses to any changes in the market. 


 You will develop an excellent understanding of our competitors and our customers through forecasting and modelling future propositions. This will be used to support the development of our CI strategy including our response to evolving markets and customer trends. It will also drive how we prioritise our digital initiatives, ensuring what our customers want is at the heart of this decision. 


The ideal candidate will be a strong, forward thinking professional with an approachable but assertive presence in the working environment. Expertise in the concepts and principles of data modelling is required. Previous experience of this in a grocery retail environment would be advantageous. 


You will need enthusiasm and drive, with proven experience of working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You will need to think on your feet, be self-reliant, and be a confident individual with a positive attitude.  


The role is UK based, but part of a global team, therefore some travel on demand should be expected, as per the needs of the project, or upon request of the Strategy Manager. All travel, accommodation and food expenses will be paid for.


If you’re always striving to improve and want to join a really important part of the business, apply to join #TeamAldi today!

*This job listing is for an exciting upcoming position. If your application is successful, you'll be placed in our talent pool, ready to step into a suitable role as soon as it becomes available.*


Your New Role:

·    Identify, analyse and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
·  Design, build, and deliver Anaplan models to support the planning, forecasting, and operational processes.
·  Regularly collaborate with stakeholders and countries to design and maintain impactful operational and financial forecasting by understand new initiatives and supporting strategic opportunities.
·  Maintain and manage pipeline of future enhancements and build whilst having an instrumental involvement with the implementation of Anaplan.
·  Deliver expert commercial data model advice to internal stakeholders (e.g. Research Analysts, Strategy Analysts), demonstrating subject matter expertise
·  Identify and quantify new data sources to enrich commercial data models
·  Utilise relevant data sets (e.g. Ascential, Crunchbase & Statista) on market assessment activities
·  Ensure that commercial data is fit for purpose for any onward uses

About You:

·  Able to reverse engineer data models from a live system
·  Expertise in the concepts and principles of data modelling, specifically financial forecasting of propositions
·  Able to produce relevant data models across multiple subject areas
·  Experience in using industry recognised data modelling patterns / standards and knows when to apply them
·  Understands a range of tools for storing and working with metadata
·  Able to compare and align different data models
·  Working in team environments – being a team player
·  Able to provide simple clarity on large volumes of data
·  Good presentation materials development skills
·  Experience in and comfort with working in fast-paced environments
·  Good interpersonal skills and is confident in dealing with clients/users across multiple International locations. 
·  Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to a range of audiences, including senior audiences
·  A systematic, analytical approach to problem solving
·  The ability to effectively prioritise own workload and execute tasks 
·  Experience building financial models with Excel and Anaplan
·  Creative problem solving and modelling propositions

What you will get in Return: 

·  Salary starting from £52,985 rising to £61,030
·  5-day/40-hour week, working Monday- Friday, with the opportunity for remote working 2 days per week. The opportunity to travel to ALDI South countries as required
·  5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
·  Flexible working hours 
·  Full training provided with ongoing personal development opportunities 
·  Company sick pay scheme
·  Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay after 2 years
·  Long service rewards
·  A variety of Aldi Perks including bike to work scheme, discounted gym passes, accommodation, travel, cinema and family day out tickets
·  Access to a free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location.


Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.


If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!