Portfolio Analyst - Greencore : Job Details

Job Opportunity: Portfolio Analyst

Location: Worksop (onsite requirements)

Why Greencore?

We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make every day taste better.

We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY23, we generated revenues of £1.9bn.

Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,400 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Portfolio Analyst, you will play a crucial role in analysing and supporting commercial data to drive improvements and inform business decisions within our portfolio. Working closely with the Portfolio team, you'll bring financial rigor and insight, helping to align projects with strategic objectives and identifying opportunities for growth. This is an analytical role focused on maximising the success of our food production portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process by preparing relevant materials and decision documents rooted in data analysis.
• Lead and facilitate the Project Lifecycle Review (PLR) process, assessing project performance across critical metrics, capturing key insights for application in future projects, and sharing these with relevant teams.
• Integrate PLR findings and actionable insights into monthly IBP reporting and the commercial review process.
• Analyse range performance within the portfolio, identifying any areas of concern and proposing solutions.
• Assist the portfolio management team in portfolio improvement initiatives, conducting investigative analysis, and offering strategic recommendations.
• Step in for the Portfolio Manager as needed to ensure ongoing business continuity and process flow.
• Work collaboratively across functions to promote consistent processes within portfolio management, driving alignment across projects and sites.
• Conduct deep dives into cost structures across sites to enhance competitiveness in new business bids, understanding cost drivers and promoting cost transparency.

What We're Looking For:

We seek highly analytical individuals with a strong aptitude for working with commercial data. The ideal candidate is someone who can translate data into actionable insights, support financial analysis, and contribute to portfolio decision-making.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with experience in commercial data analysis
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with data management and analysis tools
• Skilled in PowerPoint for presenting insights and recommendations
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to influence and manage stakeholders effectively
• Proactive, organized, and flexible, with a commitment to meeting deadlines and achieving results

At Greencore, we celebrate diversity and believe our people are our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a company that values every individual and fosters growth and success for all.